Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan and Carisoprodol interaction
Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan and Carisoprodol: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan (Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) label · effective 2026-01-13
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.
From the Carisoprodol label · effective 2025-07-15
• Additive sedative effects when used with other CNS depressants including alcohol (5.1)
Since the sedative effects of carisoprodol and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive, appropriate caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously.
Therefore, caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously.
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