VaZol

Generic name: brompheniramine

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

What is VaZol?

VaZol is a medicine that is used to ease signs and symptoms of allergies.

Before taking VaZol, tell your doctor:

• If you are allergic to VaZol; any part of this medicine; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you have asthma.
• If you have taken certain drugs for depression or Parkinson’s disease in the last 14 days. This includes isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, or rasagiline. Very high blood pressure may happen.
• If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take VaZol.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take VaZol with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take VaZol?

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take VaZol. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Do not take more than what your doctor told you to take. Taking more than you are told may raise your chance of very bad side effects.
• Do not take VaZol for longer than you were told by your doctor.
• Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how VaZol affects you.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking VaZol.
• Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
• This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take VaZol.
• If you are 65 or older, use VaZol with care. You could have more side effects.
• Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using VaZol while you are pregnant.

How is VaZol best taken?

Use VaZol as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with VaZol. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure VaZol.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• If you take VaZol on a regular basis, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Many times VaZol is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor.

What are the side effects of VaZol that I need to call my doctor about immediately?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat.
• A heartbeat that does not feel normal.
• Shortness of breath.
• Change in balance.
• Change in eyesight.
• Mood changes.
• Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there).
• Very bad sore throat.
• Fever or chills.
• Trouble passing urine.
• Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Feeling confused.
• Restlessness.
• Shakiness.
• Seizures.

What are some other side effects of VaZol?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Feeling sleepy.
• Feeling nervous and excitable.
• Dry mouth.
• Dry nose.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If overdose is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out VaZol?

• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.