Bromplex DM and Salonpas Gel-Patch

• Generic Name: brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Allanhist PDX Drops, Anaplex DM, Andehist DM NR Syrup, Bromaline DM, Bromfed DM, Bromhist PDX, Bromplex DM, Brotapp-DM, BroveX PSE DM, Dimetane DX, Neo DM, Q-Tapp DM, Resperal-DM Drops, Robitussin Allergy & Cough, Myphetane DX, Bromanate DX Cough, Bromatane DX, Myphetane DX Cough, Bromophed-DX, Liquiphed DM, Brometane DX, Bromadine-DM, Rondec-DM, Bromaxefed DM RF Syrup, Dimetapp DM, Carbofed DM Syrup, Cardec DM, Uni-Hist DM Pediatric Drops, AccuHist DM Pediatric Drops, Bromhist-DM Drops, Pediahist DM Drops, AccuHist PDX Drops, Bromph DM, Uni-Hist PDX Drops, Histacol BD Drops, Anaplex DMX, Brom Tann, ProHist DM, P-Hist DM Drops, Sildec DM, Dallergy DM, EndaCof-DM, PBM Allergy, BroveX PSB DM, Bromdex D

Brompheniramine 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.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Bromplex DM is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Bromplex DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Bromplex DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: capsaicin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Zostrix, Capzasin-P, Theragen HP, Zostrix Arthritis Pain Relief, Zostrix Foot Pain Relief, Zostrix HP

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

Capsaicin used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. With regular use of capsaicin, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body.

Salonpas Gel-Patch is used for temporary relief of muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, arthritis, bruising, or backaches. This medicine is also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles."

Salonpas Gel-Patch may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.