Brompheniramine
Brompheniramine
Chemical compound
Brompheniramine, sold under the brand name Dimetapp among others, is a first-generation antihistamine drug of the propylamine (alkylamine) class.[2] It is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of the common cold and allergic rhinitis, such as runny nose, itchy eyes, watery eyes, and sneezing. Like the other first-generation drugs of its class, it is considered a sedating antihistamine.[2]
It was patented in 1948 and came into medical use in 1955.[3] In 2021, the combination with dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine was the 294th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States with more than 500,000 prescriptions.[4][5]