Drug interactions
Brompheniramine + Motherwort
Severity: Minor
Brompheniramine and Motherwort: minor interaction.
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Summary
Motherwort is a herbal product traditionally used as a mild sedative. Used with brompheniramine it may increase drowsiness, though evidence is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brompheniramine and Motherwort have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive sedative effects.
What to do
Advise the patient about possible added drowsiness and to avoid driving until the response is known.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brompheniramine with Motherwort?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brompheniramine and Motherwort have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Motherwort is a herbal product traditionally used as a mild sedative. Used with brompheniramine it may increase drowsiness, though evidence is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Brompheniramine and Motherwort?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise the patient about possible added drowsiness and to avoid driving until the response is known.
What other medicines interact with Brompheniramine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Brompheniramine with, for example, Alfentanil, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Brompheniramine page.
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