Chemical formula: C₁₇H₂₀ClNO Molecular mass: 289.8 g/mol PubChem compound: 2795
Clofedanol is a centrally-acting cough suppressant, although the mechanism of action is not known. Clofedanol suppresses the cough reflex by a direct effect on the cough center in the medulla of the brain. It also has local anesthetic and antihistamine properties, and may have anticholinergic effects at high doses.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| R05DB10 | Clofedanol | R Respiratory system → R05 Cough and cold preparations → R05D Cough suppressants, excl. combinations with expectorants → R05DB Other cough suppressants |
Clofedanol is an active ingredient of these brands:
Canada (CA)
Hong Kong (HK)
Japan (JP)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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