HUSCODE

This brand name is authorized in Japan

Active ingredients

The drug HUSCODE contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

1 Dihydrocodeine
UNII 5D9XI60ASE - DIHYDROCODEINE PHOSPHATE

Dihydrocodeine is a semisynthetic narcotic analgesic with a potency between morphine and codeine. It is also a centrally-acting anti-tussive. Dihydrocodeine works on the cough centre to lessen the incidence and intensity of coughing fits.

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2 Ephedrine
UNII 99214P83XM - METHYLEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, (+/-)-

Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine acting directly on the alpha and beta receptors and indirectly by increasing the release of noradrenaline by the sympathetic nerve endings. As with any sympathomimetic agent, ephedrine stimulates the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, and the sphincters of the digestive and urinary systems.

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3 Chlorphenamine
UNII V1Q0O9OJ9Z - CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

Chlorphenamine is a potent antihistamine (H1-antagonist). Antihistamines diminish or abolish the actions of histamine in the body by competitive reversible blockade of histamine H1-receptor sites on tissues. Chlorphenamine also has anticholinergic activity.

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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country Identification scheme Identifier(s)
Country: JP 医薬品医療機器総合機構 Identifier(s): 2229101F1060, 2229102Q1120

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