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Can Dimetapp Cold, Brompheniramine Maleate And Phenylephrine-HCL Be Taken For Sinus Congestion And Running Nose?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2023
Question: Hello, Our daughter is 12 years old, 65 lbs. Sinus congestion, running nose, no fever, no other symptoms. In GA, heavy pollen currently. Staying indoors. Took fexofenadine HCL 60mg after lunch. Can we mix with Dimetapp Cold and allergy (Brompheniramine maleate 2mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg) on 4 hour intervals?

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Answered by Dr. Shyam B. Kale (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can but with proper dosage as per her weight.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As per your history, your daughter has runny nose and sinus congestion because of pollen i.e allergic rhinitis.

Both Fexofenadine-HCL and Brompheniramine Maleate are used for allergic rhinitis, Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant. If she has severe symptoms then you can mix these drugs with proper dosage, on 4 hrs intervals. As these are prescription medications, consult with your doctor.

Along with that, she can use saline nasal drops. Give her steam inhalation 3 to 4 times a day. Keep her warm.

I think this will clarify your concerns.

Thank you. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale
Family and General Physician
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Can Dimetapp Cold, Brompheniramine Maleate And Phenylephrine-HCL Be Taken For Sinus Congestion And Running Nose?

Brief Answer: Yes, you can but with proper dosage as per her weight. Detailed Answer: Hello, As per your history, your daughter has runny nose and sinus congestion because of pollen i.e allergic rhinitis. Both Fexofenadine-HCL and Brompheniramine Maleate are used for allergic rhinitis, Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant. If she has severe symptoms then you can mix these drugs with proper dosage, on 4 hrs intervals. As these are prescription medications, consult with your doctor. Along with that, she can use saline nasal drops. Give her steam inhalation 3 to 4 times a day. Keep her warm. I think this will clarify your concerns. Thank you. Take care. Regards, Dr. Shyam Kale Family and General Physician