Dexbrompheniramine

Generic name: Dexbrompheniramine
Drug class: Antihistamines

Usage of Dexbrompheniramine

DexBrompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Dexbrompheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Dexbrompheniramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dexbrompheniramine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Dexbrompheniramine may cause serious side effects. Stop using dexbrompheniramine and call your doctor at once if you have:

fast or uneven heart rate;

mood changes;

tremor, seizure (convulsions);

easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;

feeling short of breath; or

little or no urination.

Common side effects of dexbrompheniramine may include:

drowsiness;

dry mouth, nose, or throat;

constipation;

blurred vision; or

feeling restless or excited (especially in children).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Dexbrompheniramine

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use dexbrompheniramine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

asthma or chronic bronchitis;

glaucoma; o

an enlarged prostate and urination problems.

It is not known whether dexbrompheniramine will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether dexbrompheniramine passes into breast milk or if it could cause side effects in the nursing baby. Antihistamines may also slow breast milk production. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breast-feeding.

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Warnings

You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy.

What other drugs will affect Dexbrompheniramine

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking dexbrompheniramine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

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