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What is the most important information I should know about Bluco?
Most Significant
Acute Asthma Attack, Lactating Mother, Narrow Angle Glaucoma, Severe Coronary Artery Disease, Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension.
Significant
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Bladder Outflow Obstruction, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma, Stenosing Peptic Ulcer, Urinary Retention.
Possibly Significant
Disease of Cardiovascular System, Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism.
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What are the possible side effects of Bluco?
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, constipation, stomach upset, blurred vision, decreased coordination, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. These effects may decrease as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. Brompheniramine (Bluco) can dry up and thicken mucus in your lungs, making it more difficult to breathe and clear your lungs. To help prevent this effect, drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes (e.g., hallucinations, irritability, nervousness), ringing in the ears, trouble urinating.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding, fast/irregular heartbeat, seizure.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Mild to moderate Cough suppressant-
Brompheniramine (Bluco) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Codeine (Bluco) is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Pseudoephedrine (Bluco) is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
The combination of Brompheniramine (Bluco), Codeine (Bluco), and Pseudoephedrine (Bluco) is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Brompheniramine (Bluco), Codeine (Bluco), and Pseudoephedrine (Bluco) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Use Bluco as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bluco.
Usual Adult Dose for Cough and Nasal Congestion:
Bluco 1.33 mg-6.33 mg-10 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
15 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 90 mL daily.
Bluco 2 mg-7.5 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 6 doses daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough and Nasal Congestion:
Bluco 1.33 mg-6.33 mg-10 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 11 years: 7.5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 45 mL daily.
12 years or older: 15 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 90 mL daily.
Bluco 2 mg-7.5 mg-30 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 11 years: 5 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 6 doses daily.
12 years or older: 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 6 doses daily.
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What other drugs will affect Bluco?
Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: antispasmodics (e.g., atropine, belladonna alkaloids), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), drugs for Parkinson’s disease (e.g., anticholinergics such as benztropine, trihexyphenidyl), scopolamine, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline).
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep or anxiety (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., Codeine (Bluco)), psychiatric medicines (e.g., chlorpromazine, risperidone, amitriptyline, trazodone). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
