DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE syrup

Država: Sjedinjene Američke Države

Jezik: engleski

Izvor: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktivni sastojci:

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (Dextromethorphan - UNII:7355X3ROTS), Promethazine Hydrochloride (UNII: R61ZEH7I1I) (Promethazine - UNII:FF28EJQ494)

Dostupno od:

ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.

INN (International ime):

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

Sastav:

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg in 5 mL

Administracija rute:

ORAL

Tip recepta:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Terapijske indikacije:

Promethazine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup is indicated for the temporary relief of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergy or the common cold. Dextromethorphan should not be used in patients receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (see ). PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions Promethazine is contraindicated in comatose states, and in individuals known to be hypersensitive or to have had an idiosyncratic reaction to promethazine or to other phenothiazines. Antihistamines are contraindicated for use in the treatment of lower respiratory tract symptoms, including asthma. According to the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence, dextromethorphan could produce very slight psychic dependence but no physical dependence.

Status autorizacije:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Svojstava lijeka

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND PROMETHAZINE
HYDROCHLORIDE- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND PROMETHAZINE
HYDROCHLORIDE SYRUP
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
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PROMETHAZINE WITH DEXTROMETHORPHAN COUGH SYRUP
(PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 6.25 MG/5 ML & DEXTROMETHORPHAN
HYDROBROMIDE 15 MG/5 ML)
RX ONLY
DESCRIPTION
Each 5 mL (one teaspoonful), for oral administration contains:
Dextromethorphan
hydrobromide 15 mg; promethazine hydrochloride 6.25 mg. Alcohol 7.0%.
Inactive Ingredients: artificial pineapple flavor, artificial
raspberry flavor, ascorbic acid,
citric acid anhydrous, dehydrated alcohol, D&C Yellow No. 10, edetate
disodium, FD&C
Yellow No. 6, glycerin, liquid sugar, methylparaben, purified water,
saccharin sodium,
sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate and sodium propionate.
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a salt of the methyl ether of the
dextrorotatory
isomer of levorphanol, a narcotic analgesic. It is chemically
designated as 3-Methoxy-17-
methyl-9α, 13α, 14α-morphinan hydrobromide monohydrate.
Dextromethorphan
hydrobromide occurs as white crystals sparingly soluble in water and
freely soluble in
alcohol. It has a molecular weight of 370.32, a molecular formula of C
H NO•HBr•H O,
and the following structural formula:
Promethazine is a racemic compound. Promethazine hydrochloride, a
phenothiazine
derivative, is chemically designated as 10
-Phenothiazine-10-ethanamine, , , α-trimethyl-,
monohydrochloride, (±)-. _HNN_
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Promethazine hydrochloride occurs as a white to faint yellow,
practically odorless,
crystalline powder which slowly oxidizes and turns blue on prolonged
exposure to air. It
is soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol. It has a molecular
weight of 320.88, a
molecular formula of C H N S•HCl, and the following structural
formula:
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
DEXTROMETHORPHAN
Dextromethorphan is an antitussive agent and, unlike the isomeric
levorphanol, it has no
analgesic or addictive properties.
The drug acts centrally and elevates the threshold for coughing. It is
abou