Ammonium chloride, diphenhydramine, menthol, sodium citrate
Sold as Allergin expectorant, Tussimed expectorant, Famtuss, Phenorant, Genhydramine, Betalin
Combination product
This product contains more than one active ingredient, so it has no single molecular structure.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 5
- Registrations
- 6
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Premier Pharmaceutical Co LtdCancelled | Allergin expectorant, Tussimed expectorant | Not stated | C0934, G0900 | Not determined | None |
| Arya Pharma (Pty) Ltd | Famtuss | Not stated | G0983 | Not determined | None |
| Gulf Drug Company (Pty) Ltd | Phenorant | mixture | G1054 | Not determined | None |
| Ascendis Pharma (Pty) Ltd | Genhydramine | Not stated | G1277 | Not determined | None |
| Ranbaxy Pharmaceutical (Pty) Ltd | Betalin | Not stated | L0415 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergin expectorant 10 ML AMMONIUM CHLORIDE A 273,9 MG DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 28,1 MG MENTHOL A 2,5 MG SODIUM CITRATE A 113,7 MG | Not listed | C0934 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Tussimed expectorant 5 ML AMMONIUM CHLORIDE A 125 MG DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 12,5 MG MENTHOL A 1,0 MG SODIUM CITRATE A 50 MG | Not listed | G0900 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Famtuss 5 MLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE A 125,0 MGDIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 12,500 MGMENTHOL A 1,00 MGSODIUM CITRATE A 50,00 MG | Not listed | G0983 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Phenorant mixture 5 ML AMMONIUM CHLORIDE A 130,0 MG DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 13,33 MG MENTHOL A 1,083 MG SODIUM CITRATE A 54,166 MG | Mixture | G1054 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Genhydramine EACH 10 ml CONTAINS AMMONIUM CHLORIDE A 273,86 mg DIPHENHYDRAMINE A 28,15 mg MENTHOL A 2,28 mg SODIUM CITRATE A 113,83 mg | Not listed | G1277 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Betalin EACH 5 ml SYRUP CONTAINS AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 136 mgDIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 14 mgMENTHOL 1,2 mgSODIUM CITRATE 56 mg | Not listed | L0415L/10.1/415 | Registered | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.