Products Carbocisteine is commercially available as a syrup (e.g., rhinathiol, co-marketing drugs, generics). In combination with xylometazoline, it is also found in decongestants and nasal drops (Triofan). Structure and properties Carbocisteine or -carboxymethylcysteine (C5H9NO4S, Mr = 179.2 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a carboxymethyl derivative … Carbocistein
Products Paracetamol is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, melting tablets, effervescent tablets, as granules, drops, syrups, suppositories, soft capsules, and infusion solution, among others (e.g., Acetalgin, Dafalgan, Panadol, and Tylenol). Paracetamol was not approved until the 1950s (Panadol, Tylenol), although it was developed in the 19th century. It has been registered … Paracetamol: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Cough syrups are commercially available from numerous suppliers. Typical categories include herbal, “chemical” (containing synthetic active ingredients), cough-irritant, and expectorant. They are sold in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Cough syrup can also be prepared by the patient. For example, vegetable extracts (see below), honey, sugar and drinking water can be used. Homemade … Cough Syrups
Symptoms Coughing is a physiologic defense response used to clear foreign bodies, microorganisms, and mucus from the respiratory tract. An acute cough lasts up to three weeks and a subacute cough lasts up to eight weeks. After eight weeks, it is referred to as a chronic cough (Irwin et al., 2000). A distinction is also … Cough Causes and Remedies
Definition and properties An effervescent tablet is an uncoated tablet that is dissolved or allowed to disintegrate in water before administration. The resulting solution or suspension is drunk or, less commonly, used in other ways. For example, effervescent tablets exist for cleaning dentures or cold remedies with essential oil for inhalation. Effervescent tablets are usually … Effervescent Tablets
Products Paracetamol is available in suppository form from several suppliers (e.g., Panadol, Acetalgin, Ben-u-ron, Dafalgan, Tylenol). Available dosages include 80, 125, 250, 300, 350, 500, 600, and 1000 mg. Paracetamol suppositories are used primarily in pediatrics, but they can also be given to adults. Structure and properties Paracetamol (C8H9NO2, Mr = 151.2 g/mol) exists as … Paracetamol Suppositories
Products N-acetylcysteine is found in numerous products, including ACC Sandoz (formerly ACC eco), Ecomucyl, Fluimucil, Mucostop, and Solmucol. The original Fluimucil was first approved in many countries in 1966. Acetylcysteine is usually administered perorally in the form of effervescent tablets, lozenges, lingual tablets, powders, granules, capsules or syrups. Injection solutions, ampoules for aerosol devices, and … N-Acetylcysteine
Products Expectorants are commercially available in the form of cough syrups, drops, tablets, powders, granules, pastilles, and lozenges, among others. Structure and properties Natural (herbal), semisynthetic, and synthetic agents are used. Effects Expectorants liquefy and loosen tough mucus in the respiratory tract and promote expectoration. Mucolytic: liquefy bronchial mucus. Secretolytic: promotes production of a thin … Expectorant
