Carbinoxamine

Products

There are currently no drugs containing carbinoxamine on the market in many countries. The active ingredient was previously contained in Rhinotussal capsules and Rhinotussal juice, among other products.

Structure and properties

Carbinoxamine (C₁₆H₁₉ClN₂O, M_r = 290.8 g/mol) is present in drugs as carbinoxamine maleate, a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. It belongs to the aminoalkyl ethers.

Effects

Carbinoxamine (ATC R06AA08) is antihistamine, antiallergic, and sedative. The effects are due to competitive antagonism at H1 receptors.

Indications

• Allergic diseases
• Common colds (controversial)