BROMPHENIRAMINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN

Brompheniramine maleate, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup is a clear, light pink syrup with a butterscotch flavor. Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Brompheniramine Maleate, USP ----------------- 2 mg Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride, USP -------- 30 mg Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, USP ------ 10 mg Alcohol ------------------------------------------- 0.95% v/v In a palatable, aromatic vehicle. Inactive Ingredients: dehydrated ethanol, glycerin, sucrose, citric acid anhydrous, spectracol dual FD&C Red No 40, artificial butterscotch flavour, methylparaben, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol, sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water. It may contain 10% sodium citrate solution for pH adjustment. The pH range is between 3.0 and 6.0. Antihistamine/Nasal Decongestant/Antitussive syrup for oral administration. bpd-01.jpg bpd-02.jpg bpd-03

INDICATIONS & USAGE For relief of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms, including nasal congestion, associated with allergy or the common cold.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and over: 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours. Children 2 to under 6 years of age: 2.5 mL (½ teaspoonful) every 4 hours. Infants 6 months to under 2 years of age: Dosage to be established by a physician. Do not exceed 6 doses during a 24-hour period.

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Do not use in the newborn, in premature infants, in nursing mothers, or in patients with severe hypertension or severe coronary artery disease. Do not use dextromethorphan in patients receiving monoamine oxidase (MAOI) inhibitors (see PRECAUTIONS - Drug Interactions ). Antihistamines should not be used to treat lower respiratory tract conditions including asthma.

The most frequent adverse reactions to brompheniramine maleate, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup are: sedation; dryness of mouth, nose and throat; thickening of bronchial secretions; dizziness. Other adverse reactions may include: Dermatologic: Urticaria, drug rash, photosensitivity, pruritus. Cardiovascular System: Hypotension, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, palpitation. CNS: Disturbed coordination, tremor, irritability, insomnia, visual disturbances, weakness, nervousness, convulsions, headache, euphoria, and dysphoria. G.U. System : Urinary frequency, difficult urination. G.I. System : Epigastric discomfort, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation. Respiratory System: Tightness of chest and wheezing, shortness of breath. Hematologic System: Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis.

Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Hyperpyrexia, hypotension, and death have been reported coincident with the coadministration of MAO inhibitors and products containing dextromethorphan. In addition, MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines and may enhance the effect of pseudoephedrine. Concomitant administration of brompheniramine maleate, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup and MAO inhibitors should be avoided (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). Central nervous system (CNS) depressants Antihistamines have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents, etc.). Antihypertensive drugs Sympathomimetic may reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.