DIMETAPP-C

This brand name is authorized in Canada

Active ingredients

The drug DIMETAPP-C contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

1 Brompheniramine
UNII IXA7C9ZN03 - BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
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2 Codeine
UNII GSL05Y1MN6 - CODEINE PHOSPHATE

Codeine is a centrally acting weak analgesic. Codeine exerts its effect through μ opioid receptors, although codeine has low affinity for these receptors, and its analgesic effect is due to its conversion to morphine. Codeine, particularly in combination with other analgesics such as paracetamol, has been shown to be effective in acute nociceptive pain. The anti-tussive activity of codeine is probably due to its depressant effect on the medullary cough centre in the brain.

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3 Phenylephrine
UNII 04JA59TNSJ - PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic agent with mainly direct effects on adrenergic receptors. It has predominantly alpha adrenergic activity and is without stimulating effects on the central nervous system. The sympathomimetic effect of phenylephrine produces vasoconstriction which in turn relieves nasal congestion.

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Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
R05DA20 Combinations R Respiratory system → R05 Cough and cold preparations → R05D Cough suppressants, excl. combinations with expectorants → R05DA Opium alkaloids and derivatives
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country Identification scheme Identifier(s)
Country: CA Health Products and Food Branch Identifier(s): 02244078

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