Zotex-D Syrup
Generic name: carbetapentane citrate, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and pyrilamine maleate
Dosage form: syrup
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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Zotex-D Syrup Description
Each teaspoonful (5 mL) for oral administration contains:
Carbetapentane Citrate | 20 mg |
Pseudophedrine HCl | 8 mg |
Pyrilamine Maleate | 7.5 mg |
Inactive ingredients: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Cherry Flavor, Purified Water
Carbetapentane Citrate 1-Phenylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-(2-diethylaminoethoxy) ethyl ester citrate is a white crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and chloroform. Its structure is as follows:

C20H31NO3 C6H8O7 MW 525.6
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride (Benzenemethanol, α-[1-(methylamino) ethyl]-, [S-(R*, R*)]-, hydrochloride) is the hydrochloride of pseudoephedrine, a naturally occurring dextrorotatory stereoisomer of ephedrine. Its structure is as follows: