Key takeaways
Pseudoephedrine brompheniramine DM is a generic prescription cold and allergy medication that costs about $77 per bottle.
It is rarely covered by insurance because all of its ingredients are over-the-counter drugs.
Cheaper over-the-counter cold and allergy medications are available that contain different decongestants or antihistamines.
- How much does brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM cost without insurance?
- What is the brand name for brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM?
- Is brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM covered by insurance?
- Brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM alternatives
- How to get brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM without insurance
- How much does brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM cost without insurance?
- What is the brand name for brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM?
- Is brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM covered by insurance?
- Brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM alternatives
- How to get brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM without insurance
Pseudoephedrine-brompheniramine-dextromethorphan (brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM) is a generic prescription cold and allergy medication that combines a decongestant, antihistamine, and cough medication. It is similar to some over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicines but contains pseudoephedrine as its decongestant, a restricted drug. Brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM is typically not covered by health insurance, so most people have to pay out of pocket. Thankfully, there are ways to save.
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How much does brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM cost without insurance?
Without insurance coverage, brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM costs about $77 for a 118 mL (4 oz.) bottle of syrup.
What is the brand name for brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM?
Bromfed DM and Q-Tapp DM were well-known brand-name versions of brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM, but they are no longer available at U.S. pharmacies.
Is brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM covered by insurance?
Brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM is almost never covered by health insurance or Medicare Part D because all its active ingredients are OTC drugs. There may be exceptions, so contact an insurance representative if you’re uncertain.
Medicaid plans typically cover OTC medications, so brompheniramine-pseudoephedrine DM may be covered in some states. For example, California and Florida cover it, but other states may cover alternative medications with phenylephrine instead of pseudoephedrine.
Remember: all three drugs are OTC drugs, but brompheniramine-pseudoephedrine DM can only be purchased with a prescription. It’s typically listed in the state’s prescription drug formulary. Contact your state’s Medicaid office for coverage details.
Brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM alternatives
If the price is an issue, ask the prescriber about OTC alternatives. The closest alternatives, such as OTC Endacof DM or Rynex DM, contain brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine in place of pseudoephedrine. It is only a fraction of the cost of brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM.
Another option is to purchase an OTC antihistamine, decongestant, and dextromethorphan separately when treating common cold symptoms or allergies. All can be purchased individually or combined with other medications. Examples include Claritin-D and Mucinex FastMax Cold, Flu, & Sore Throat, which also contains a pain reliever (acetaminophen) and an expectorant (guaifenesin).
Pseudoephedrine may not be suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or people with high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, or heart disease. In that case, purchasing nonprescription dextromethorphan and an antihistamine may be a reasonable option. Again, get medical advice from a healthcare provider first.
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Compare generic Bromfed DM (brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM) prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Brompheniramine-pseudoephedrine-dextromethorphan) | $77 per 1, 118 mL of 30-2-10 mg/5 mL syrup | $9 per 1, 118 mL of 30-2-10 mg/5 mL syrup of generic pseudoeph-bromphen-dm at Walmart | See latest prices |
| Endacof DM (phenylephrine-brompheniramine-dextromethorphan) | $16 per 120 mL of 2.5-1-5 mg/5 mL liquid | $10 per 120 mL of 2.5-1-5 mg/5 mL liquid of brand-name Endacof DM at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Pediacare Multi-Symptom Cold (phenylephrine-brompheniramine-dextromethorphan) | $20 for 118 mL of 2.5-1-5-160 mg/5 mL liquid | $10 for 118 mL of 2.5-1-5-160 mg/5 mL liquid of brand-name Pediacare Multi-Symptom Cold at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Promethazine DM | $36 per 120 mL of 6.25-15 mg/5 mL syrup | $5 per 120 mL of 6.25-15 mg/5 mL syrup of generic promethazine DM at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Rynex DM
(dextromethorphan, brompheniramine maleate, guaifenesin) |
$19 per 1, 120 ml of 2.5-1-5 mg/ 5 mL syrup | $10 per 1, 120 ml of 2.5-1-5 mg/ 5 mL syrup of brand-name Rynex DM at Costco Pharmacy | See latest prices |
| Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat (guaifenesin, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, acetaminophen) | $31 per 16 capsules | $9 per 16 capsules of brand-name Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat at Walgreens | See latest prices |
How to get brompheniramine pseudoephedrine DM without insurance
Brompheniramine pseudoephedrine dextromethorphan is a lower-cost prescription medication, but it may be challenging on some budgets. Even people with insurance coverage may need to pay the full cash price for their prescription. But that’s not necessary for people who know how to save on generic prescription drugs. The first place to start is with a SingleCare prescription discount card.
Your SingleCare prescription discount card gives you instant access to coupons you can use at pharmacies near you. With a pseudoephedrine-brompheniramine-DM coupon from SingleCare, you could pay $9 instead of $77 per 188 mL bottle. SingleCare participating pharmacies offer different discounts, so browse available savings prices on SingleCare’s pseudoeph-bromphen-DM coupons page or the SingleCare app.
If you become a member, you can earn additional savings with each SingleCare purchase.
You may also want to consider asking your healthcare provider about alternatives. All of the active ingredients in generic Bromfed DM are available over the counter at lower prices. They can be purchased individually or in combination. Because effectiveness and side effects may vary, get medical advice from a healthcare professional before opting for an OTC alternative.
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- Medi-Cal Rx contract drugs list, California Department of Health Care Services (2026)
- Florida Medicaid preferred drug list, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (2026)
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