Oxomemazine/guaifenesin is a sedative antihistamine plus expectorant.[1][2] It is a combination of oxomemazine and guaifenesin.
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| Oxomemazine | H1 receptor antagonist (antihistamine) |
| Guaifenesin | expectorant |
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| Trade names | Toplexil and others |
| Routes of administration | Oral |
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It is sold under a variety of brand names including Toplexil by Aventis. It is sold over the counter in France, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, South Korea and the UAE[citation needed]. The oxomemazine ingredient (antihistamine) is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), either for over the counter or prescription use. It is sold in France as cough syrup. French travelers also use it as a sleeping aid for long flights.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Oxomemazine, drugs.com
- ^ Toplexil, drugs.com
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