Brompheniramine / dihydrocodeine / phenylephrine Side Effects

Applies to brompheniramine/dihydrocodeine/phenylephrine: oral liquid.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

• severe anxiety, confusion, fear;

• painful or difficult urination;

• little or no urinating; or

• dangerously high blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, nosebleed, anxiety.

Side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and confusion may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• mood changes;

• blurred vision; or

• nausea, vomiting.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to brompheniramine / dihydrocodeine / phenylephrine: oral liquid.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included light-headedness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, fatigue, sedation, hallucinations, vivid dreams, severe narcosis, lassitude, giddiness, increased irritability or excitement.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dry mouth, indigestion, anorexia, and spasm of the biliary tract.^[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included respiratory depression and cough suppression.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included pruritis.^[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included miosis and blurred vision.^[Ref]

Renal

Renal side effects have included granulomatous interstitial nephritis and acute renal failure.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included anaphylactoid reactions.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included orthostatic hypotension, cardiac palpitations, and flushing.^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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