dimetane
Dimetane (Brompheniramine Maleate) is a medication used to treat Common Cold, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis, Urticaria.
Brompheniramine Maleate · by Wyeth Cons
Available as a generic: Brompheniramine Maleate
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Brompheniramine Maleate
- Form
- Capsule
- Strength
- Brompheniramine Maleate 12MG · Brompheniramine Maleate 4MG · Brompheniramine Maleate 8MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Wyeth Cons
- FDA application
- NDA010799
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Capsule
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Dimetane treat?
- Dimetane (Brompheniramine Maleate) may be used to treat common cold, perennial allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Dimetane?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Dimetane. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Dimetane?
- Dimetane is marketed by Wyeth Cons. You can see Wyeth Cons's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Dimetane a brand-name or generic drug?
- Dimetane is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Brompheniramine Maleate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Brompheniramine Maleate are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Dimetane available over the counter?
- No. Dimetane is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Dimetane come in?
- Dimetane is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Dimetane FDA-registered?
- Dimetane is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA010799. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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