Cough and cold:
Indications for BROMFED-DM:
Cough and nasal congestion.
Adult Dosage:
10mL every 4 hrs.
Children Dosage:
<2yrs: individualize. 2–6yrs: 2.5mL. 6–12yrs: 5mL. Both every 4 hrs. Max 6 doses/24 hours.
BROMFED-DM Contraindications:
Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Neonates. Premature infants. Severe hypertension or cardiovascular disease. Within 14 days of MAOIs. Nursing mothers.
BROMFED-DM Warnings/Precautions:
Diabetes. History of bronchial asthma. Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Thyroid disease. Pregnancy (Cat.C).
BROMFED-DM Classification:
Antihistamine + antitussive + sympathomimetic.
BROMFED-DM Interactions:
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Potentiates alcohol, other CNS depressants. β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives.
Adverse Reactions:
Sedation, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, thickening of bronchial secretions; excitability in children.
How Supplied:
Liq—118mL, 473mL
