Clofedanol
Clofedanol Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Clofedanol is a centrally-acting cough suppressant available in Canada under the trade name Ulone. It is not available in the United States.
Chlophedianol (or Clofedanol) is a centrally-acting cough suppressant. It has local anesthetic and antihistamine properties, and may have anticholinergic effects at high doses.
| Trade Name | Clofedanol |
| Generic | Clofedanol |
| Clofedanol Other Names | Chlophedianol, Clofedanol, Clofedanolum, Clofedianolo |
| Type | |
| Formula | C17H20ClNO |
| Weight | Average: 289.8 Monoisotopic: 289.123341974 |
| Groups | Approved, Withdrawn |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Available Country | |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Clofedanol is an antitussive used for the symptomatic relief of acute cough caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation.
Used in the treatment of dry cough.
Clofedanol is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Cough
How Clofedanol works
Suppresses the cough reflex by a direct effect on the cough center in the medulla of the brain.
Food Interaction
- Avoid alcohol.
- Take with or without food. The absorption is unaffected by food.
Innovators Monograph
You find simplified version here Clofedanol
