ACTIDOGESIC (acetaminophen/dexbrompheniramine maleate)


Drug overview for ACTIDOGESIC (acetaminophen/dexbrompheniramine maleate):

Generic name: acetaminophen/dexbrompheniramine maleate
Drug class: Antihistamines
Therapeutic class: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory or Antipyretic

Acetaminophen is a synthetic nonopiate derivative of p-aminophenol that Brompheniramine and dexbrompheniramine are alkylamine (propylamine)-derivative first generation antihistamines. produces analgesia and antipyresis.

Acetaminophen is used extensively in the treatment of mild to moderate pain Brompheniramine and dexbrompheniramine share the actions and uses of other and fever. antihistamines. Preparations containing brompheniramine maleate or dexbrompheniramine maleate in fixed combination with other agents (e.g., dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine) are used for relief of rhinorrhea, sneezing, lacrimation, itching eyes, oronasopharyngeal itching, and/or other symptoms (e.g., nasal/sinus congestion, cough) associated with allergic rhinitis (e.g., hay fever), other upper respiratory allergies, or the common cold. Combination preparations generally should only be used when symptoms amenable to each ingredient are present concurrently.
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The following indications for ACTIDOGESIC (acetaminophen/dexbrompheniramine maleate) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Cold symptoms
Fever
Flu-like symptoms
Headache disorder
Pain


Professional Synonyms:
Cephalgia
Cephalodynia
Febrile reaction
Febrile
Pyrexia