Question 1

does bromfed (brompheniramine) go bad?

Accepted Answer

Medicine question: All medicines lose their effectiveness with time.  The expiration date is a rough guess of when this will happen.

Question 2

my15 month has a bad cough with congestion would u think better to give him bromfed or zyrtec (cetirizine) ?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Better to see a doctor, meanwhile clear his nasal passages with saline, can be an upper respiratory tract infection, also keep him/her away from smokers or other sick kids/persons if you can, best of luck

Question 3

our 27 mo old takes 2ml zyrtec at night. he has a very bad cough that has him choking. can he have bromfed tonight, 3 hrs after taking zyrtec?

Accepted Answer

Cough: The zyrtec will dry airway more leading to more coughing. Same for all antihistamines. Probably should go to ER and have child examined.

Question 4

can bromfed (brompheniramine) and cetrizine be used together? 4 yr old has bad cold/allergy symptoms been taking 1/2 tsp cetrizine bt can she also get 1/2 tsp bromfed (brompheniramine)

Accepted Answer

No: Bromfed (brompheniramine) already contains an antihistamine.

Question 5

my daughter's pediatrician prescribed her bromfed (brompheniramine) dm cough syrup as needed for cough and she is only 2 yrs old. is this cough syrup bad for her?

Accepted Answer

Reconsider: Bromfed dm contains several ingredients including brompheniramine (an older antihistamine), sudafed (a decongestant) and dm (dextramethorphan-- a cough suppressant).  This liquid also contains alcohol.   While it is approved to age 6 months old, the question to ask is "why is she coughing" and to treat the underlying condition.  I try to avoid the approach of  multiple medications  less is more!

Question 6

can my 7 yr old daughter take claritin (loratadine) allergy medicine with antibiotics  azithrom doctor gave bromfed .strep throat and running nose and sneezing bad?

Accepted Answer

Timing: Have her take the clariten in the morning. Give Azithromycin as directed once a day. I would make sure not to give the bromfed (brompheniramine) within six hours of the Clariten. Use a cool mist humidifier at bedside at night to help calm the cough and soothe the throat. Try some otc Nasocort at night as cough due to runny nose/irritated throat. Cough meds rarely help.

Question 7

i accidentally gave my 2 year old 5ml of bromfed (brompheniramine) when she was supposed to get 2.5ml is she going to be ok?

Accepted Answer

Drug dose: Bromfed (brompheniramine) is the brand name for a combination of a decongestant and an antihistamine. You gave 2x the dose (probably for a cold). The antihistamine component will thicken the mucus and tire him out, the decongestant component will thin the mucus and speed him up. The more appropriate question for you should be "Why am I doing this??"

Question 8

bromfed (brompheniramine) for croup?

Accepted Answer

No: Cough medicines are generally not helpful for croup.

Question 9

is it ok to take bromfed along with cefdinir?

Accepted Answer

: I can think of no reason to give Bromfed to a 3 year old. Though common use in the US 3-4 decades ago it is not now. The two meds don't create a bad reaction when used together.

Question 10

does bromfed (brompheniramine) dm really expire?

Accepted Answer

Ultimately : Given enough time, all medications will expire. This means that the medication has lost its therapeutic action. Everything gets old, even medications. The decay rate differs with different drugs.

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My15 month has a bad cough with congestion would u think better to give him bromfed or zyrtec (cetirizine) ?

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Our 27 mo old takes 2ml zyrtec at night. he has a very bad cough that has him choking. can he have bromfed tonight, 3 hrs after taking zyrtec?

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Can bromfed (brompheniramine) and cetrizine be used together? 4 yr old has bad cold/allergy symptoms been taking 1/2 tsp cetrizine bt can she also get 1/2 tsp bromfed (brompheniramine)

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My daughter's pediatrician prescribed her bromfed (brompheniramine) dm cough syrup as needed for cough and she is only 2 yrs old. is this cough syrup bad for her?

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Can my 7 yr old daughter take claritin (loratadine) allergy medicine with antibiotics azithrom doctor gave bromfed .strep throat and running nose and sneezing bad?

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I accidentally gave my 2 year old 5ml of bromfed (brompheniramine) when she was supposed to get 2.5ml is she going to be ok?

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Bromfed (brompheniramine) for croup?

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