Brofed Oral Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Brofed Oral is the combination of antihistamine and decongestant (Pseudoephedrine) given to treat and relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies, common cold and flu as well as upper respiratory tract. Main ingredients in Brofed Oral are Brompheniramine and Pseudoephedrine. The antihistamine in Brofed Oral relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies and hay fever such as itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes as well as symptoms of allergic reactions like hives or swelling. The decongestant (Pseudoephedrine) in Brofed Oral deals with constricting the blood vessels, which in turn reduces the blood, flow to the nasal passages thereby improving the flow of air and reducing nasal secretions.

Brofed Oral Side Effects

Common side effects of Brofed Oral may include drowsiness, agitation, anxiety, headache, fatigue, indigestion, and dry mouth. Rare side effects of Brofed Oral may include nausea, nervousness, cough, stuffy nose, and throat irritation.

Brofed Oral Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Brofed Oral side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

BROFED ORAL CAUTION

Use caution when using Brofed Oral if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, prostate problems, or hyperthyroidism as it contains the decongestant Pseudoephedrine.

Avoid Brofed Oral if you have severe high blood pressure, glaucoma, or kidney disease.

Avoid taking Brofed Oral within 2 weeks of using an MAO-inhibitor.

Avoid Brofed Oral if you are allergic or sensitive to it.

May cause drowsiness or low concentration. Use caution when driving or operating machinery.

BROFED ORAL INTERACTION

Brofed Oral should not be used within 2 weeks of using an MAO-inhibitor. Check with your physician before combining it with the following:

Beta-blockers
Mecamylamine
Methyldopa
Reserpine

Avoid Brofed Oral if you use a pacemaker and take digoxin.

Combining Brofed Oral with alcohol, tranquilizers, or narcotic analgesics may cause excessive drowsiness and low concentration.

BROFED ORAL AND PREGNANCY

Though generally considered safe, do not take Brofed Oral without the advice of your physician if you are or planning to become pregnant.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Brofed Oral as it does pass into breast milk.

BROFED ORAL DOSES

Dosages vary for each individual. Consult your physician.

BROFED ORAL OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Brofed Oral overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, and dry mouth.In case of Brofed Oral overdose, seek medical help right away.
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