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Brompheniramine and Phenylpropanolamine (brome feh NEER a meen/fen ill proe paNO la meen)Altatapp, Dibrom, Dibromm, Dimaphen, Dimetapp, E.N.T., Myphetapp
What is the most important information I should know about Dimetapp?
• Phenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associatedwith an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or intotissue surrounding the brain) in women dimetapp sales promotion. Men may also be at risk dimetapp sales promotion. Although therisk of hemorrhagic stroke is low, the U.S dimetapp sales promotion. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)recommends that consumers not use any products that contain phenylpropanolamine dimetapp sales promotion.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities dimetapp sales promotion. Dimetapp may cause dizziness or drowsiness dimetapp sales promotion. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities dimetapp sales promotion.
• Use alcohol cautiously dimetapp sales promotion. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Dimetapp dimetapp sales promotion.
• Do not take more of this medication than is recommended dimetapp sales promotion. If your symptomsdo not improve, or if they worsen, talk to your doctor dimetapp sales promotion.
What is Dimetapp?
• Brompheniramine is an antihistamine dimetapp sales promotion. It works against the naturally occurringchemical histamine in your body dimetapp sales promotion. Brompheniramine prevents sneezing; itchy, wateryeyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever dimetapp sales promotion.
• Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant dimetapp sales promotion. It constricts (shrinks) bloodvessels (veins and arteries) dimetapp sales promotion. This reduces the blood flow to certain areas andallows nasal passages to open up dimetapp sales promotion.
• Dimetapp is used to treat nasal congestion and sinusitis (inflammationof the sinuses) associated with allergies, hay fever, and the common cold dimetapp sales promotion.
• Phenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associatedwith an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or intotissue surrounding the brain) in women dimetapp sales promotion. Men may also be at risk dimetapp sales promotion. Although therisk of hemorrhagic stroke is low, the U.S dimetapp sales promotion. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)recommends that consumers not use any products that contain phenylpropanolamine dimetapp sales promotion.
• Dimetapp may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide dimetapp sales promotion.
Who should not take Dimetapp?
• Do not take Dimetapp if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine(Parnate) in the last 14 days dimetapp sales promotion. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leadingto serious side effects dimetapp sales promotion.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· kidney disease,
· liver disease,
· diabetes,
· glaucoma,
· any type of heart disease or high blood pressure,
· thyroid disease,
· emphysema or chronic bronchitis, or
· difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate dimetapp sales promotion.
• You may not be able to take Dimetapp, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove dimetapp sales promotion.
• Dimetapp is in the FDA pregnancy category B dimetapp sales promotion. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby dimetapp sales promotion. Do not take this medication without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant dimetapp sales promotion.
• This medication passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby dimetapp sales promotion. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you arebreast-feeding a baby dimetapp sales promotion.
• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Dimetapp dimetapp sales promotion. You may require a lower dose of this medication dimetapp sales promotion.
• Read the package label for directions or consult your doctor or pharmacistbefore treating a child with this medication dimetapp sales promotion. Children are more susceptiblethan adults to the effects of medicines and may have unusual reactions dimetapp sales promotion.
How should I take Dimetapp?
• Take Dimetapp exactly as directed dimetapp sales promotion. If you do not understand these directions,ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you dimetapp sales promotion.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water dimetapp sales promotion.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the long-acting or sustained-release formsof this medication dimetapp sales promotion. Swallow them whole dimetapp sales promotion. If you are unsure about the formulationof the medicine, ask your pharmacist for help dimetapp sales promotion.
• If you cannot swallow the tablets or capsules, look for a liquid formof the medication dimetapp sales promotion.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of Dimetappwith a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon dimetapp sales promotion. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one dimetapp sales promotion.
• Do not take more of this medication than is recommended dimetapp sales promotion. An overdoseof this medication can cause serious harm dimetapp sales promotion.
• Do not take Dimetapp for longer than 7 days in a row dimetapp sales promotion. If your symptomsdo not improve, if they get worse, or if you have a fever, talk to your doctor dimetapp sales promotion.
• Store Dimetapp at room temperature away from moisture and heat dimetapp sales promotion.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember dimetapp sales promotion. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose dimetapp sales promotion. Do not take a double dose of this medication dimetapp sales promotion.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention dimetapp sales promotion.
• Symptoms of a Dimetapp overdose include a dry mouth, large pupils, flushing,nausea, and vomiting dimetapp sales promotion.
What should I avoid while taking Dimetapp?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities dimetapp sales promotion. Dimetapp may cause dizziness or drowsiness dimetapp sales promotion. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities dimetapp sales promotion.
• Use alcohol cautiously dimetapp sales promotion. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Dimetapp dimetapp sales promotion.
• Dimetapp may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants dimetapp sales promotion. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Dimetapp is taken with any of these medications dimetapp sales promotion.
What are the possible side effects of Dimetapp?
• Serious side effects are unlikely to occur dimetapp sales promotion. Stop taking Dimetapp andseek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficultybreathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; orhives) dimetapp sales promotion.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur dimetapp sales promotion. Continueto take Dimetapp and talk to your doctor or try another similar medication ifyou experience
· dryness of the eyes, nose, and mouth;
· drowsiness or dizziness;
· blurred vision;
· difficulty urinating; or
· excitation in children dimetapp sales promotion.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur dimetapp sales promotion. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome dimetapp sales promotion.
What other drugs will affect Dimetapp?
• Do not take Dimetapp if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine(Parnate) in the last 14 days dimetapp sales promotion. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leadingto serious side effects dimetapp sales promotion.
• Do not take other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, diet, or sleepaids while taking Dimetapp without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist dimetapp sales promotion. Other medications may also contain brompheniramine, phenylpropanolamine, orother similar drugs dimetapp sales promotion. You may accidentally take too much of these medicines dimetapp sales promotion.
• Dimetapp may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants dimetapp sales promotion. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if Dimetapp is taken with any of these medications dimetapp sales promotion.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Dimetapp dimetapp sales promotion. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines dimetapp sales promotion.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Dimetapp written forhealth professionals that you may read dimetapp sales promotion.
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