Brompheniramine / Phenylephrine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 21, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 4 mg-10 mg; 2 mg-5 mg/5 mL; 1 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL; 1 mg-2.5 mg; 4 mg-5 mg/5 mL; 6 mg-7.5 mg; 12 mg-15 mg; 6 mg-10 mg/5 mL; 6 mg-15 mg; 6 mg-19 mg; 6 mg-30 mg; 4 mg-10 mg/5 mL; 12 mg-10 mg/5 mL; 4 mg-7.5 mg/5 mL; 2 mg-7.5 mg/5 mL; 12 mg-20 mg/5 mL

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

Brompheniramine 2 mg/ phenylephrine 5 mg per 10 mL liquid: 20 mL every 4 hours
Maximum dose: 6 doses per 24 hours

Brompheniramine 4 mg/ phenylephrine 10 mg per tablet: 1 tablet every 4 hours
Maximum dose: 6 doses per 24 hours

Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion

Usual Adult Dose for Rhinitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

Brompheniramine 1 mg/ phenylephrine 2.5 mg per 5 mL liquid:
6 to under 12 years: 10 mL every 4 hours
Maximum dose: 6 doses per 24 hours

Brompheniramine 2 mg/ phenylephrine 5 mg per 10 mL liquid:
12 years and older: 20 mL every 4 hours
6 to under 12 years: 10 mL every 4 hours
Maximum dose: 6 doses per 24 hours

Brompheniramine 4 mg/ phenylephrine 10 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet every 4 hours
6 to under 12 years: One-half tablet every 4 hours
Maximum dose: 6 doses per 24 hours

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion

Usual Pediatric Dose for Rhinitis

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 6 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Patient advice:

Take only as directed.
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.