Benzphetamine and Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan interaction

Benzphetamine and Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Benzphetamine (Benzphetamine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-06-18

Major

CONTRAINDICATIONS Benzphetamine Hydrochloride Tablets are contraindicated in patients with advanced arteriosclerosis, symptomatic cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to sympathomimetic amines, and glaucoma.

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Major

Hypertensive crises have resulted when sympathomimetic amines have been used concomitantly or within 14 days following use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

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From the Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan (Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) label · effective 2026-01-13

Moderate

Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants Antihistamines have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents, etc.). Antihypertensive drugs Sympathomimetic may reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.

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