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Dexbrompheniramine

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes

Drug FactsLabel updated 2025-12-30

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Drug facts

Used for

What it is used for

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes

While you are taking it

  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • may cause drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

What to say before you start

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Keeping it away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

(in each tablet)

Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg

Other information

Store at 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F).

Supplied in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap.

Contains color additives including FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine).

Ala-Hist IR Tablets are dark green caplet shaped, scored tablets, debossed "Poly" bisect "783" on one side and plain on the other.

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NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Dexbrompheniramine; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dexbrompheniramine

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Dexbrompheniramine. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dexbrompheniramine

AMA 11th

Dexbrompheniramine. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dexbrompheniramine

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