Brompheniramine / Pseudoephedrine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 21, 2025.
Applies to the following strengths: 1 mg-15 mg/5 mL; 6 mg-45 mg; 4 mg-60 mg; 12 mg-90 mg; 4 mg-60 mg/5 mL; 6 mg-60 mg; 8 mg-90 mg/5 mL; 12 mg-120 mg; 2 mg-30 mg/5 mL; 1 mg-12.5 mg/mL; 10 mg-120 mg; 4 mg-30 mg/5 mL; 4 mg-45 mg/5 mL; 1 mg-15 mg/mL; 4 mg-20 mg/5 mL; 6 mg-30 mg/5 mL; 4 mg-40 mg; 5.75 mg-60 mg; 1 mg-7.5 mg/mL; 9 mg-90 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Brompheniramine 1 mg/ pseudoephedrine 15 mg per 5 mL liquid: 20 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses per 24 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion
Brompheniramine 1 mg/ pseudoephedrine 15 mg per 5 mL liquid: 20 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Brompheniramine 1 mg/ pseudoephedrine 15 mg per 5 mL liquid:
12 years and older: 20 mL every 4 to 6 hours
6 to under 12 years: 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours
2 to under 6 years: 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion
Brompheniramine 1 mg/ pseudoephedrine 15 mg per 5 mL liquid:
12 years and older: 20 mL every 4 to 6 hours
6 to under 12 years: 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours
2 to under 6 years: 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses per 24 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Current use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or use within 14 days of stopping a MAOI.
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Patient advice:
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while on this drug.
- Discontinue for nervousness, dizziness, or sleepiness.
- Use caution if driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
- If symptoms last over 7 days or are accompanied by fever, seek medical attention.
- Call poison control or a healthcare provider immediately for accidental overdose.
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