Chemistry:Fedrilate

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Short description: Chemical compound
Fedrilate
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Trade namesTussefan
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FormulaC20H29NO4
Molar mass347.455 g·mol−1
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Fedrilate is a centrally acting cough suppressant. It was patented as a mucolytic by UCB in 1971, but was never brought to market in the US.[1] In the Netherlands, it has been marketed as Tussefan and in combination with guaifenesin as Tussefan expectorans.[2]

References

  1. Henri Morren, "Mucolytic salts, compositions and process for treating mucus", US patent 3567835, issued March 2, 1971
  2. Pharmacotherapeutisch Vademecum. Bussum: Romen. 1979. ISBN 90-228-8006-0.