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Bromodiphenhydramine and Codeine
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Restrictions
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(brome oh dye fen HYE dra meen & KOE deen)

U.S. Brand Names
Ambenyl® Cough Syrup; Amgenal® Cough Syrup; Bromanyl® Cough Syrup; Bromotuss® w/Codeine Cough Syrup

Generic Available

Yes


Synonyms
Codeine and Bromodiphenhydramine

Pharmacological Index

Antihistamine/Antitussive


Use

Relief of upper respiratory symptoms and cough associated with allergies or common cold


Restrictions

C-V


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Usual Dosage

Adults: Oral: 5-10 mL every 4-6 hours


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

Bromodiphenhydramine: 1% to 10%: Dry mouth

Codeine: <1%: Dry mouth


Dosage Forms

Liquid: Bromodiphenhydramine hydrochloride 12.5 mg and codeine phosphate 10 mg per 5 mL


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