IPEC-H

This brand name is authorized in Nigeria.

Active ingredients

The drug IPEC-H contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

1
UNII V1Q0O9OJ9Z - CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
 

Chlorphenamine is a potent antihistamine (H1-antagonist). Antihistamines diminish or abolish the actions of histamine in the body by competitive reversible blockade of histamine H1-receptor sites on tissues. Chlorphenamine also has anticholinergic activity.
 
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2
UNII 01Q9PC255D - AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
 
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3
UNII 1Q73Q2JULR - SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM
 

Sodium citrate has no relevant pharmacodynamic activity other than that caused by its alkalinity (e.g. its gastric acid neutralising capacity). Sodium citrate is a non-particulate antacid for use by mouth to prior to general anaesthesia for caesarean section.
 
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4
UNII 62I3C8233L - IPECAC
 

Ipecacuanha root extract has been widely used in syrup form as a potent and effective emetic. Ipecacuanha powder had been used to induce sweating at the onset of influenza, and small amounts of the extract have been incorporated into cough syrups as expectorants.
 
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Medicine classification

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

ATC Group Classification
R06AB54 Chlorphenamine, combinations R Respiratory system → R06 Antihistamines for systemic use → R06A Antihistamines for systemic use → R06AB Substituted alkylamines
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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)
NG Registered Drug Product Database A11-100045
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