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Brompheniramine is a first‑generation H1 antihistamine used for allergy symptoms in children; it can cause drowsiness and anticholinergic effects.
Reserve for older children and adolescents when non-sedating antihistamines and supportive care are insufficient
Avoid in children under 2 years; use extreme caution and close follow-up in ages 2–5
Screen carefully for concurrent OTC cold products to prevent duplicate ingredients
Counsel caregivers that benefits are modest and non-pharmacologic measures remain first-line
Brompheniramine combinations provide short-term symptomatic relief of upper respiratory allergies and cold-related cough in older children.
Reserve for cases where non-sedating antihistamines and supportive care are insufficient. Avoid in children <2 years per FDA warning.
| Condition | Age Range | First Line? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic rhinitis with troublesome nighttime congestion and cough | Children ≥6 years (clinician-directed for ages 2–5) | No | Reserve for short-course bedtime use when second-generation antihistamines and supportive care fail to control symptoms; emphasize morning washout to minimize school-day sedation. |
| Common cold with significant nocturnal cough | Children ≥6 years | No | Provide brief symptomatic relief alongside humidification, honey (if ≥1 year), and rest; review total dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine exposure when using combination products. |
| Allergic conjunctivitis with bothersome itching | Children ≥6 years | No | Consider when topical antihistamine drops are unavailable; bedtime dosing reduces itch-related sleep disruption. |
| Adjunctive therapy for motion sickness in combination products | Children ≥6 years | No | Provides anticholinergic drying and sedation when paired with decongestants and antitussives; alternative single-ingredient antihistamines often preferred due to fewer side effects. |
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Sedation, dry mouth, and restlessness are the most common reactions. Serious events such as hallucinations, seizures, or heart rhythm changes are rare but require immediate care.
Monitor closely during the first 24–48 hours—brompheniramine’s anticholinergic effects and pseudoephedrine’s adrenergic stimulation can affect alertness, mood, and heart rate.
Sedation / drowsiness
Very common • mild to moderate
Paradoxical excitation, irritability, hallucinations
Uncommon • severe
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Uncommon • moderate
Dry mouth / thick secretions
Common • mild
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Rare • moderate to severe
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Common • mild
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Brompheniramine combination syrup targets multiple symptom pathways—histamine-driven itching, adrenergic congestion, and cough reflex.
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The FDA warns against multi-ingredient cold medicines in children under 2 because of serious side effects like slowed breathing and heart rhythm changes. For ages 2–5, use only with clinician guidance and close follow-up.
Check every medicine label for brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, or dextromethorphan. Keep a dosing log and avoid taking other OTC cold remedies at the same time.
Do not exceed the labeled dose or more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Persistent cough may indicate another condition that needs evaluation—contact your clinician instead of increasing the dose.