This brand name is authorized in Turkey
The drug GAYABEN contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Diphenhydramine
UNII TC2D6JAD40 - DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Diphenhydramine is an ethanolamine-derivative antihistamine. It is an antihistamine with anticholinergic and marked sedative effects. It acts by inhibiting the effects on H1-receptors. Diphenhydramine is effective in reducing sleep onset (i.e., time to fall asleep) and increasing the depth and quality of sleep. |
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Guaifenesin
UNII 495W7451VQ - GUAIFENESIN
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Guaifenesin is an expectorant the action of which promotes or facilitates the removal of secretions from the respiratory tract. The precise mechanism of action of guaifenesin is not known; however, it is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of secretions in the trachea and bronchi. In turn, this may increase the efficiency of the cough reflex and facilitate removal of the secretions. Guaifenesin is over-the-counter drug for the treatment of cough and common cold. |
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Pentoxyverine
UNII 32C726X12W - PENTOXYVERINE
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Pentoxyverine is a non-opioid antitussive used to prevent cough caused by common cold. It is used as an active ingredient of several oral over-the-counter cough suppressants alone or in combination with other medications, especially decongestants. |
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Guaiacolsulfonate
UNII TTK33Z47F1 - POTASSIUM GUAIACOLSULFONATE
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This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| R05FB02 | Cough suppressants and expectorants | R Respiratory system → R05 Cough and cold preparations → R05F Cough suppressants and expectorants, combinations → R05FB Other cough suppressants and expectorants |
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: TR | ฤฐlaรง ve Tฤฑbbi Cihaz Kurumu | Identifier(s): 8699569570035 |
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