Routes of
administration Oral Legal status CA: OTC
US: OTC CAS ID 132-21-8 | ATC code R06AB06 (WHO) Molar mass 319.24 g/mol | |
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Trade names Drixoril, Conex, Dixaphedrine AHFS/Drugs.com Multum Consumer Information Pregnancy
category US: C (Risk not ruled out) | ||
Dexbrompheniramine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or urticaria. It is the pharmacologically active dextrorotatory isomer of brompheniramine. It was formerly marketed in combination with pseudoephedrine under the name Drixoral in the US and Canada.
Dexbrompheniramine is a first generation antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body; sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Interactions
MAO inhibitors within 14 days. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, K-Phos, Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, Urocit-K).
Drinking alcohol can increase side effects of dexbrompheniramine.