Coricidin

Coricidin
Chemical structures of dextromethorphan (top) and chlorpheniramine
Combination of
Dextromethorphancough suppressant
Chlorpheniramineantihistamine
Clinical data
Trade namesCoricidin 'D'
Pharmacokinetic data
MetabolismCYP2D6 isozyme of Cytochrome P450
Identifiers
CAS Number
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Coricidin, Coricidin 'D' (decongestant), or Coricidin HBP (for high blood pressure), is the name of an over-the-counter cough and cold drug containing dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant) and chlorpheniramine maleate (an antihistamine).[1] Introduced by Schering-Plough in 1949 as one of the first antihistamines, it is now owned by Bayer.[2][3] Varieties of Coricidin may also contain acetaminophen (an analgesic/antipyretic) and guaifenesin (an expectorant).

  1. ^ "Label: Coricidin HBP Cold and Flu". DailyMed. December 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "Coricidin Meaning". Dictionary.com. March 12, 2018.
  3. ^ "Schering-Plough profile". adbrands.net. June 24, 2016.