Methphenoxydiol
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Methphenoxydiol Brand names, Methphenoxydiol Analogs
Methphenoxydiol Brand Names Mixture
No information avaliable
Methphenoxydiol Chemical_Formula
C10H14O4
Methphenoxydiol RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/guaifen.htm
Methphenoxydiol fda sheet
Methphenoxydiol msds (material safety sheet)
Methphenoxydiol Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Methphenoxydiol Molecular Weight
198.216 g/mol
Methphenoxydiol Melting Point
78.5 oC
Methphenoxydiol H2O Solubility
50 mg/mL
Methphenoxydiol State
Solid
Methphenoxydiol LogP
0.95
Methphenoxydiol Dosage Forms
Liquid; Powder for solution; Syrup; Tablet
Methphenoxydiol Indication
Used to assist the expectoration of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.
Methphenoxydiol Pharmacology
Guaifenesin is an expectorant which increases the output of phlegm (sputum) and bronchial secretions by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension. The increased flow of less viscous secretions promotes ciliary action and changes a dry, unproductive cough to one that is more productive and less frequent. By reducing the viscosity and adhesiveness of secretions, guaifenesin increases the efficacy of the mucociliary mechanism in removing accumulated secretions from the upper and lower airway.
Methphenoxydiol Absorption
Rapidly absorbed from the GI tract
Methphenoxydiol Toxicity
LD50 1510 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Methphenoxydiol Patient Information
No information avaliable
Methphenoxydiol Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
