Brompheniramine Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 2 mg/5 mL; 12 mg; 8 mg; 4 mg; 6 mg; 8 mg/5 mL; 10 mg/mL; 11 mg; 10 mg/5 mL; 12 mg/5 mL; 4 mg/5 mL; 1 mg/mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms
Immediate Release: 4 mg to 8 mg orally every 6 hours as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only twice daily.
Extended Release: 6 mg to 12 mg extended release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
Maximum oral dose 24 mg/day.
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Immediate Release: 4 mg to 8 mg orally every 6 hours as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only twice daily.
Extended Release: 6 mg to 12 mg extended release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
Maximum oral dose 24 mg/day.
Usual Adult Dose for Urticaria
Immediate Release: 4 mg to 8 mg orally every 6 hours as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only twice daily.
Extended Release: 6 mg to 12 mg extended release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
Maximum oral dose 24 mg/day.
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Reaction
Immediate Release: 4 mg to 8 mg orally every 6 hours as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only twice daily.
Extended Release: 6 mg to mg 12 mg extended release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
Maximum oral dose 24 mg/day.
IV, IM, subcutaneous: 5 mg to 20 mg every 6 to 12 hours. Duration of action is 3 to 12 hours.
Maximum parenteral dose 40 mg/day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
< 6 years:
Immediate Release:
0.125 mg/kg/dose orally every 6 hours. Maximum dose: 6 mg to 8 mg/day.
2 to 6 years:
Extended Release suspension:
2 mg orally twice daily, not to exceed 2 doses in 24 hours.
6 to 12 years:
Immediate Release:
2 mg to 4 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours. Maximum dose 12 to 16 mg/day.
Extended Release suspension:
4 mg orally twice daily, not to exceed 2 doses in 24 hours.
> 12 years:
Immediate Release:
4 mg to 8 mg orally every 6 hours as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only twice daily.
Extended Release:
6 mg to 12 mg sustained release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
Maximum oral dose 24 mg/day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms
< 6 years:
Immediate Release:
0.125 mg/kg/dose orally every 6 hours. Maximum dose: 6 mg to 8 mg/day.
2 to 6 years:
Extended Release suspension:
2 mg orally twice daily, not to exceed 2 doses in 24 hours.
6 to 12 years:
Immediate Release:
2 mg to 4 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours. Maximum dose 12 to 16 mg/day.
Extended Release suspension:
4 mg orally twice daily, not to exceed 2 doses in 24 hours.
> 12 years:
Immediate Release:
4 mg to 8 mg orally every 6 hours as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only twice daily.
Extended Release:
6 mg to 12 mg sustained release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
Maximum oral dose 24 mg/day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Urticaria
< 6 years:
Immediate Release:
0.125 mg/kg/dose orally every 6 hours. Maximum dose: 6 mg to 8 mg/day.
2 to 6 years:
Extended Release suspension:
2 mg orally twice daily, not to exceed 2 doses in 24 hours.
6 to 12 years:
Immediate Release:
2 mg to 4 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours. Maximum dose 12 to 16 mg/day.
Extended Release suspension:
4 mg orally twice daily, not to exceed 2 doses in 24 hours.
> 12 years:
Immediate Release:
4 mg to 8 mg orally every 6 hours as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only twice daily.
Extended Release:
6 mg to 12 mg sustained release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
Maximum oral dose 24 mg/day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Reaction
< 6 years:
Immediate Release:
0.125 mg/kg/dose orally every 6 hours. Maximum dose: 6 mg to 8 mg/day.
2 to 6 yrs:
Extended Release Suspension:
2.5 mg extended release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
6 to 12 years:
Immediate Release:
2 mg to 4 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours. Maximum dose 12 to 16 mg/day.
Extended Release Suspension:
5 mg extended release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
> 12 years:
Immediate Release:
4 mg orally every 6 hours as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only twice daily.
Extended Release:
6 mg to 12 mg extended release orally twice daily as needed. The duration of action varies from patient to patient. Many patients will require dosing only once a day, preferably at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
Maximum oral dose 24 mg/day.
IM, IV, subcutaneous :
< 12 years:
0.5 mg/kg/day divided every 6 to 8 hours.
> 12 years:
5 mg to 20 mg every 6 to 12 hours. Duration of action is 3 to 12 hours.
Maximum parenteral dose 40 mg/day.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
Brompheniramine should be used with caution in patients with asthma, heart disease, hypertension or thyroid disease.
Dialysis
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