This brand name is authorized in South Africa
The drug REPOSE contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Doxylamine
UNII V9BI9B5YI2 - DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
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Doxylamine, an ethanolamine, first-generation antihistamine crosses the blood-brain barrier and exerts an antiemetic action by selectively binding to H1 receptors in the brain. Doxylamine is an antihistamine commonly used as a sleep aid. This drug is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis), hives (rash or itching), and other allergic reactions. Doxylamine is also a potent anticholinergic. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| R06AA09 | Doxylamine | R Respiratory system → R06 Antihistamines for systemic use → R06A Antihistamines for systemic use → R06AA Aminoalkyl ethers |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: ZA | Health Products Regulatory Authority | Identifier(s): 29/2.2/0171 |
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