propylhexedrine
Sign in to savePropylhexedrine, sold under the brand name Benzedrex among others, is an alkylamine primarily utilized as a topical decongestant. Its main indications are relief of congestion due to colds, allergies, and allergic rhinitis. Propylhexedrine was first used medically in 1949, with the release of Benzedrex by Smith, Kline & French, and it has been used, mainly within the United States, since then.
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- Propylhexedrine
- Drug.IUPAC_name
- (±)-1-cyclohexyl-N-methylpropan-2-amine
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- Drug.tradename
- Benzedrex, Obesin, Dristan Inhaler, and others
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- Mass
- 155.1674
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- chemical formula
- C₁₀H₂₁N
- World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
- propylhexedrine
- canonical SMILES
- CC(CC1CCCCC1)NC
- Commons category
- Propylhexedrine
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- Medical use
- Contraindications
- Adverse effects
- Overdose
- Interactions
- Pharmacology
- Mechanism of action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Chemistry
- Synthesis
- Detection in bodily fluids
- History
- Manufacturing
- Society and culture
- Legal status
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- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Recreational use
- Economics
- Brand names
- Benzedrex inhaler
- Dristan inhaler
- Obesin
- Maliasin
- Eventin
- References
Propylhexedrine, sold under the brand name Benzedrex among others, is an alkylamine primarily utilized as a topical decongestant. Its main indications are relief of congestion due to colds, allergies, and allergic rhinitis. Propylhexedrine was first used medically in 1949, with the release of Benzedrex by Smith, Kline & French, and it has been used, mainly within the United States, since then.
==Medical use== Propylhexedrine is used to treat acute nasal congestion related to the common cold, allergies, and hay fever. For nasal congestion, the dosage is listed as four inhalations (two inhalations per nostril) every two hours for adults and children 6–12 years of age. Each inhalation delivers 0.4 to 0.5 mg (400 to 500 μg) in 800 mL of air. Use is not to exceed three days.