CHILDREN'S COLD-ALLERGY (phenylephrine hcl/brompheniramine maleate)


Drug overview for CHILDREN'S COLD-ALLERGY (phenylephrine hcl/brompheniramine maleate):

Generic name: PHENYLEPHRINE HCL/BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
Drug class: Amphetamines/Anorexiants/Stimulants
Therapeutic class: Respiratory Therapy Agents

Brompheniramine and dexbrompheniramine are alkylamine Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine that predominantly (propylamine)-derivative first generation antihistamines. acts by a direct effect on alpha1-adrenergic receptors.

Brompheniramine and dexbrompheniramine share the actions and uses of other 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 CHILDREN'S COLD-ALLERGY (phenylephrine hcl/brompheniramine maleate) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic rhinitis
Cold symptoms
Nasal congestion
Perennial allergic rhinitis
Rhinorrhea
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Sneezing
Vasomotor rhinitis


Professional Synonyms:
Allergy eye itch
Atopic conjunctivitis
Atopic rhinitis
Intermittent allergic rhinitis
Itchy eyes due to allergies
Nasal stuffiness
Non-seasonal allergic rhinitis
Ocular itching due to allergies
Periodic runny nose
Seasonal allergy