brompheniramine chlorpheniramine methscopolamine phenylephrine pseudoephedrine

Sold under the brand name SymPak II, the medicine that combines brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine is indicated for the treatment of “runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu”.(drugs.com) According to the same source, Brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, and methscopolamine are antihistamines that “reduce the effects of the natural chemical histamine in the body”. As for Phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine, they are decongestants whose main function is to shrink blood vessels in the nasal passages. Bear in mind that you should not use this combination medicine if you have severe constipation, or if you’re having a hard time urinating. You should not also give the medicine in question to a child younger than 4 years old, because cough/cold medicines can cause death when misused in very young children. Therefore, you must consult a doctor before giving them to a child. When it comes to the common side effects of this combination medicine, they include blurred vision, restlessness, insomnia, and tingly feeling. Remember to get medical help when you experience convulsions, double vision, shortness of breath, or mood changes.