Note: This document contains side effect information about brompheniramine / carbetapentane / phenylephrine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name BetaTan.

Applies to brompheniramine/carbetapentane/phenylephrine: oral liquid, oral suspension, oral suspension extended release.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypotension, palpitations, tachycardia and extrasystole.^[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, sedation, sleepiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination, fatigue, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, euphoria, paresthesias, vertigo, tinnitus, acute, neuritis and convulsions.^[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included blurred vision and diplopia.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included epigastric distress, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary frequency, difficult urination, urinary retention, and early menses.^[Ref]

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and agranulocytosis.^[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included thickening of bronchial secretions, tightness of chest or throat, wheezing, nasal stuffiness, and dryness of the mouth, nose and throat.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included drug rash and anaphylactic shock.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included urticaria and photosensitivity.^[Ref]

General

General side effects have included chills and excessive perspiration.^[Ref]