Comparing Bromfed DM vs Codeine / Guaifenesin
| Bromfed DM (brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine) | Codeine / guaifenesin |
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| Bromfed DM (brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine) | Codeine / guaifenesin |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Bromfed DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough. Codeine / guaifenesin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about (brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine) | More about Codeine / guaifenesin | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Bromfed DM has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 28 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Codeine / guaifenesin has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 87 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Bromfed DM side effects |
View all Codeine / guaifenesin side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine brands include: Allanhist PDX Drops, Anaplex DM, Anaplex DMX, Andehist DM NR Syrup, Brom Tann, Bromadine-DM, Bromaline DM, Bromanate DX Cough, Bromatane DX, Bromaxefed DM RF Syrup, Bromdex D, Brometane DX, Bromhist-DM Drops, Bromophed-DX, Bromph DM, Bromphenex DM, Bromplex DM, BromTann/DM Tann/PSE Tann, Bromtapp-DM, Brotapp-DM, BroveX PSB DM, BroveX PSE DM, BroveX PSE DM Tablets, Carbodex DM Syrup, Carbofed DM Syrup, Dallergy DM, Dimetane DX, EndaCof PD Drops, Histacol BD Drops, PediaHist DM, PSE Brom DM, Resperal-DM View more | Allfen CD, Allfen CDX, Bitex Liquid, Brontex, Cheracol with Codeine, Cheratussin AC, Codafen, Codar GF, Dex-Tuss, Diabetic Tussin C, Duraganidin NR, ExeClear-C, Gani-Tuss NR, Glydeine, Guai-Co, Guaiatussin AC, Guaifen AC, Guaifen-C, Guaifenesin AC, Guaitussin AC, Guiatuss AC, Guiatussin with Codeine, M-Clear WC, Mar-cof CG, Mytussin AC, Pro-Clear, Robafen AC, Virtussin A/C View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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24 hours |
3.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 589 drugs are known to interact with Bromfed DM:
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A total of 523 drugs are known to interact with Codeine / guaifenesin:
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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