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Bromodiphenhydramine and Codeine


Pronunciation

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


Synonyms

 Codeine and Bromodiphenhydramine


Generic Available

 Yes


Use

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


Restrictions

 C-V


Pregnancy Risk Factor

 C


Dosage

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


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

 Key adverse event(s) related to dental treatment: Bromodiphenhydramine: Xerostomia (normal salivary flow resumes upon discontinuation).


Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions

 No information available to require special precautions


Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

 May cause sedation, dizziness, confusion, nervousness, insomnia, euphoria, paradoxical excitement, hallucinations, or depression


Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

 Concomitant use with psychotropic agents may produce additive anticholinergic and sedative effects. Conversely, effects of cholinergic agonists will be mitigated with concomitant use.


Dosage Forms

 Liquid: Bromodiphenhydramine hydrochloride 12.5 mg and codeine phosphate 10 mg per 5 mL (480 mL) [contains alcohol 6%; cherry flavor]


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