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| U.S. Brand
Names |
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| Bromanate® DC; Bromphen® DC
w/Codeine; Dimetane®-DC; Myphetane DC®; Poly-Histine
CS® |

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| Generic
Available |
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Yes |

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| Synonyms |
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Codeine, Brompheniramine, and Phenylpropanolamine; Phenylpropanolamine,
Brompheniramine, and Codeine |

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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antihistamine/Decongestant/Antitussive |

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| Use |
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Relief of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms, including nasal congestion,
associated with allergy or the common cold |

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| Restrictions |
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C-V |

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| Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |

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| Drug
Interactions |
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CNS depressants, MAO inhibitors, sympathomimetics, Rauwolfia alkaloids,
tricyclic antidepressants, ganglionic blocking agents,
propranolol |

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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral:
2-6 years: 2.5 mL every 4 hours
6-12 years: 5 mL every 4 hours
Children >12 years and Adults: 10 mL every 4 hours |

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| Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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Brompheniramine: No information available to require special precautions
Phenylpropanolamine: Use with caution since phenylpropanolamine is a
sympathomimetic amine which could interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor
response |

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| Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Brompheniramine: Prolonged use may decrease salivary flow
Codeine: <1%: Dry mouth
Phenylpropanolamine: Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia,
palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution
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| Patient
Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform
prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Do not
breast-feed. |

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| Dosage Forms |
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Liquid: Brompheniramine maleate 2 mg, phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 12.5
mg, and codeine phosphate 10 mg per 5 mL with alcohol 0.95% (480
mL) |

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