Antihistamines for Allergies

Products Antihistamines are often taken in the form of tablets. In addition, drops, solutions, lozenges, capsules, gels, creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectable solutions are also available, among others. The first active ingredient from this group was phenbenzamine (Antergan), developed in France in the 1940s. It is no longer commercially available today. Structure and … Antihistamines for Allergies

Market Withdrawal of Drugs

Why is the distribution of medicines discontinued? Drugs are subject to a product life cycle. They are discovered, patented, developed, approved, marketed and, in some circumstances, withdrawn from the market years to decades later. Often, distribution is discontinued due to commercial considerations. For example, the cost of approval and production exceeds the revenue from sales. … Market Withdrawal of Drugs

Phenyltoloxamine

Products Phenyltoloxamine was present in Codipront juice and capsules (off label), see under Codipront. Structure and properties Phenyltoloxamine (C17H21NO, Mr = 255.4 g/mol) Effects Phenyltoloxamine is antihistamine and antiallergic. Indications Phenyltoloxamine has been used in combination with codeine for irritable cough.

Medication for cough

Many people suffer from coughs, especially during the cold season, and coughs often affect children. Coughing is the rapid expulsion of air through the glottis caused by a stimulus. Causes of coughing are either obstructions of the respiratory tract (e.g. by phlegm) or irritation of the mucous membranes (e.g. by smoke or dust). As a … Medication for cough