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$Unique_ID{BRK03290}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, and brompheniramine combination}
$Subject{Bromophen Rugby Bromtapp Extended Tabs Blue Cross Dimetapp
Extentabs Robins Normatane Elixir Vortech Tamine SR Geneva Generics Veltap
Elixir Lannett Adrenergic decongestant antihistamine phenylpropanolamine
phenylephrine brompheniramine upper respiratory tract infections hay fever
allergies sinusitis inflammation sinuses constricting narrowing blood vessels
nasal passages swelling histamine allergic reaction}
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Dimetapp Extentabs*0329001.scf}
Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, and brompheniramine combination
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BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
Bromophen T.D. (Rugby)
brompheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenypropanolamine (Lederle)
Bromtapp Extended Tabs (Blue Cross)
Dimetapp Extentabs [*] (Robins)
Normatane Elixir (Vortech)
Tamine SR (Geneva Generics)
Veltap Elixir (Lannett)
* Recently reformulated Dimetapp does not contain phenylephrine and is
available without a prescription.
TYPE OF DRUG
Adrenergic (decongestant) and antihistamine
INGREDIENTS
phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, and brompheniramine
DOSAGE FORMS
Sustained-release tablets (15 mg phenylpropanolamine, 15 mg
phenylephrine, and 12 mg brompheniramine; recently reformulated Dimetapp
Extentabs contain 75 mg phenylpropanolamine and 12 mg brompheniramine, but no
phenylephrine)
Oral elixir (5 mg phenylpropanolamine, 5 mg phenylephrine, 4 mg
brompheniramine per 5-ml spoonful, with 2.3% or 3% alcohol)
STORAGE
The tablets and oral elixir should be stored at room temperature in
tightly closed, light-resistant containers. This medication should never be
frozen.
USES
This drug combination is used to relieve the symptoms of upper
respiratory tract infections, hay fever and other allergies, and sinusitis
(inflammation of the sinuses).
Phenylpropanolamine and phenylephrine belong to a group of drugs known as
adrenergic agents (decongestants). They act by constricting (narrowing) blood
vessels in the nasal passages, thereby reducing swelling.
Brompheniramine belongs to a group of drugs known as antihistamines,
which block the actions of histamine, a chemical released during an allergic
reaction.
TREATMENT
In order to avoid stomach upset, you can take phenylpropanolamine,
phenylephrine, and brompheniramine combination with food or with a full glass
of milk or water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
The oral elixir form of this medication should be measured carefully with
a specially designed 5-ml measuring spoon. An ordinary kitchen teaspoon is
not accurate enough.
The sustained-release tablets should be swallowed whole. Breaking,
chewing, or crushing these tablets destroys their sustained-release activity
and may increase the side effects.
If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as possible,
unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, do not take the
missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
double the next dose.
SIDE EFFECTS
Minor.
Anxiety; blurred vision; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness;
dry mouth, nose, and throat; heartburn; insomnia; irritability; loss of
appetite; nasal congestion; nausea; restlessness; decreased sweating;
vomiting; or weakness. These side effects should disappear as your body
adjusts to the medication.
If you are constipated, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), and drink more
water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
This medication can increase your sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid
prolonged exposure to sunlight and sunlamps, wear protective clothing, and use
an effective sunscreen.
If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up
slowly from a sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
In order to avoid difficulty in falling asleep, take the last dose of
this medication several hours before bedtime.
Major.
Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
chest pain, confusion, convulsions, difficult or painful urination, difficulty
in breathing, fainting, hallucinations, headaches, loss of coordination, mood
changes, nosebleeds, palpitations, rash, severe abdominal pain, sore throat,
or unusual bleeding or bruising.
INTERACTIONS
This drug interacts with several other medications:
1. Concurrent use of it with central nervous system depressants (such as
alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle relaxants,
narcotics, pain medications, and phenothiazine tranquilizers) or with
tricyclic antidepressants can cause extreme drowsiness.
2. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (isocarboxazid, pargyline,
phenelzine, or tranylcypromine and tricyclic antidepressants can increase the
side effects of this medication. At least 14 days should separate the use of
this drug and the use of an MAO inhibitor.
3. The side effects of the antihistamine part of this medication may be
increased by quinidine, procainamide, haloperidol, and phenothiazine
tranquilizers; and the side effects of the decongestant component may be
increased by digoxin or by over-the-counter (nonprescription) allergy, asthma,
cough, cold, diet, or sinus preparations.
4. The blood-pressure-lowering effects of guanethidine may be decreased
by this medication.
BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
taking, especially those listed above.
WARNINGS
* Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
any medications, especially to brompheniramine, to other antihistamines (such
as azatadine, chlorpheniramine, carbinoxamine, clemastine, cyproheptadine,
dexchlorpheniramine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, diphenylpyraline,
doxylamine, hydroxyzine, promethazine, pyrilamine, trimeprazine,
tripelennamine, and triprolidine), or to phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine,
or other adrenergic agents (such as albuterol, amphetamines, ephedrine,
epinephrine, isoproterenol, metaproterenol, norepinephrine, pseudoephedrine,
and terbutaline).
* Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had diabetes
mellitus, epilepsy, glaucoma, heart or blood vessel disease, hiatal hernia,
high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis, obstructed bladder or intestinal
tract, peptic ulcers, enlarged prostate gland, or thyroid disease.
* Because this drug can reduce sweating and heat release from the body,
avoid excessive work and exercise in hot weather, and do not take hot baths,
showers, and saunas.
* This medication can cause drowsiness. Your ability to perform tasks
that require alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially
dangerous machinery, may be decreased. Appropriate caution should, therefore,
be taken.
* Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Also, tell your
doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Small amounts of this medication
pass into breast milk and may cause unusual excitement or irritability in
nursing infants.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.