Products Products available in pharmacies and drugstores include the medicinal drug, lozenges, and teas (e.g., Cystus 052, Phytopharma Infectblocker). Stem plant Stem plants include several species and varieties from the genus Cistus and the family Cistaceae, which are native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. In many countries, especially the herb of and of … Cistus
Products Zinc is found in numerous pharmaceutical products. This article refers to peroral administration, for example, in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, and effervescent tablets. Zinc should not be confused with tin. Structure and properties Zinc (Zn) is a chemical element with an atomic number of 20 that exists as a brittle, blue-silver … Zinc
Products Benzoxonium chloride is commercially available in the form of sprays, as a solution, and lozenges (e.g., Merfen with chlorhexidine). Usually, these are combination preparations. Structure and properties Benzoxonium chloride (C23H42ClNO2, Mr = 400.0 g/mol) is a quaternary ammonium compound. Effects Benzoxonium chloride (ATC A01AB14, ATC D08AJ05) has antiseptic properties against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. … Benzoxonium Chloride
Products Amphotericin B is available in tablet, lozenge, suspension, and injection forms (Ampho-Moronal, Fungizone). It has been approved in many countries since 1964. This article refers to its use in the mouth and digestive system. Structure and properties Amphotericin B (C47H73NO17, Mr = 924 g/mol) is a mixture of antifungal polyenes obtained from certain strains … Amphotericin B: Effects and Side Effects
Products Benzalkonium chloride is commercially available as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the form of lozenges, as a gargling solution, as a gel and as a disinfectant, among others. As a preservative, it is commonly added in pharmaceuticals to eye drops, nasal sprays, nose drops and inhalation solutions for asthma and COPD treatment. It is … Benzalkonium Chloride
Products Dextromethorphan is available in the form of tablets, lozenges, sustained-release capsules, syrup, and drops, among others (in many countries, for example, Bexin, Calmerphan, Calmesin, Pulmofor, combination preparations). The first drugs came on the market in the 1950s. Structure and properties Dextromethorphan (C18H25NO, Mr = 271.4 g/mol) was developed as an analog of codeine and … Dextromethorphan
Products Caffeine is commercially available as a drug in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, lozenges, as a pure powder and as a juice, among others. It is present in numerous stimulants; these include coffee, cocoa, black tea, green tea, matcha, iced tea, mate, soft drinks such as Coca-Cola, and energy drinks such as Red … Caffeine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Ambroxol is commercially available in the form of lozenges, sustained-release capsules, and syrup (e.g., Mucosolvon), among others. It has been approved in many countries since 1982. Structure and properties Ambroxol (C13H18Br2N2O, Mr = 378.1 g/mol) is present in drugs as ambroxol hydrochloride, a white to yellowish crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. … Ambroxol (Mucosolvan)
Products Local anesthetics are commercially available as injectables, in the form of creams, ointments, gels, plasters, lozenges, throat sprays, and gargle solutions, among others (selection). The first active ingredient from this group was cocaine, used in the 19th century by Carl Koller and Sigmund Freud; see also Sigmund Freud and cocaine. Local anesthetics are also … Local Anesthetics Effects and Side Effects
Products Cetrimonium bromide is found in lozenges (e.g., Mebu-Lemon, Mebu-Cherry, formerly Lemocin). It has been approved in many countries since 1972. Structure and properties Cetrimonium bromide (C19H42BrN, Mr = 364.4 g/mol) is a quaternary amine with a long alkyl radical that is soluble in water. It is a constituent of cetrimide. Effects Cetrimonium bromide (ATC … Cetrimonium Bromide
Products Cetylpyridinium chloride is found in lozenges for sore throats (Angina MCC, Lidazone, Lysopain N, Mebucaine N, Neo-Angin, among others). Structure and properties Cetylpyridinium chloride or 1-hexadecylpyridinium cloride (C21H38ClN – H2O, Mr = 358.0 g/mol) is a quaternary ammonium base. It exists as a white powder that is soapy to the touch. The aqueous solution … Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Products Noscapine is commercially available in the form of lozenges, capsules, drops, as a syrup, and as suppositories. Except for Tussanil N, the drugs are combination products. Structure and properties The phthalideisoquinoline noscapine (C22H23NO7, Mr = 413.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as a free base or as noscapine hydrochloride monohydrate. Noscapine is a white … Noscapine
