Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan and Imipramine interaction

Brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan and Imipramine: 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 Imipramine (Imipramine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-07-06

Major

Avoid the use of preparations, such as decongestants and local anesthetics, that contain any sympathomimetic amine (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), since it has been reported that tricyclic antidepressants can potentiate the effects of catecholamines.

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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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