Mar-Cof BP

Q: What is Mar-cof BP?

Mar-cof BP is a combination of three medications that work together to relieve symptoms caused by the common cold and allergies, such as runny or stuffy nose, cough, and itchy throat. __Brompheniramine__ is an [antihistamine](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538188/) that blocks a natural chemical in your body called histamine from working. This can help with sneezing, itchy, runny nose, or itchy eyes. __Codeine__ is an [opioid](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1950526/) that works in your brain to lower your urge to cough. __Pseudoephedrine__ is a [decongestant](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539896/) that clears your sinuses to relieve sinus pressure.

Q: Is Mar-cof BP still available?

No, Mar-cof BP has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

Q: Why was Mar-cof BP discontinued?

It's not clear why Mar-cof BP has been discontinued. However, all three active ingredients in Mar-cof BP are still available as single-ingredient medications or in combination with other medications. Your provider or pharmacist can help guide you to the best medication for you based on your symptoms and health conditions.

brompheniramine / codeine / pseudoephedrine

Used for Allergic Rhinitis, Cold Symptoms, Cough, Nasal Congestion

Mar-cof BP is a combination medication containing brompheniramine, codeine, and pseudoephedrine. It's used to treat cold and allergy symptoms. This medication is no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Last reviewed on January 31, 2022

Mar-cof BP is a controlled substance, which means that it's more likely to be misused or cause dependence. There are federal and state laws that limit the amount of medication that can be prescribed or dispensed within a certain period of time.

What is Mar-cof BP?

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Drug facts

Common BrandsMar-cof BP

Drug ClassAntihistamine / Opioid / Decongestant

Controlled Substance ClassificationSchedule V

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Common questions about Mar-Cof BP

Mar-Cof BP is a combination of three medications that work together to relieve symptoms caused by the common cold and allergies, such as runny or stuffy nose, cough, and itchy throat. Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that blocks a natural chemical in your body called histamine from working. This can help with sneezing, itchy, runny nose, or itchy eyes. Codeine is an opioid that works in your brain to lower your urge to cough. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that clears your sinuses to relieve sinus pressure.

No, Mar-Cof BP has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

It's not clear why Mar-Cof BP has been discontinued. However, all three active ingredients in Mar-Cof BP are still available as single-ingredient medications or in combination with other medications. Your provider or pharmacist can help guide you to the best medication for you based on your symptoms and health conditions.