Airacof
Generic name: codeine phosphate, phenylephrine hydrochloride and diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Dosage form: liquid
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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Airacof Description
A Strawberry-Flavored, clear, alcohol-free, sugar-free, dye-free, liquid for oral administration.
| Each 5 mL (teaspoonful) contains: | |
| Codeine phosphate | 7.5 mg |
| (WARNING: May be habit forming) | |
| Phenylephrine hydrochloride | 7.5 mg |
| Diphenhydramine hydrochloride | 12.5 mg |
The phosphate salt of codeine occurs as white, needle-shaped crystals or white crystalline powder. Codeine phosphate is freely soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. The chemical name is Morphinan-6-ol,7,8-didehydroxy-4,5-eposy-3methoxy-17-methyl-, (5α,6α)-, phosphate (1:1) (salt), hemihydrate.
Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a mydriatic and a decongestant and occurs as bitter crystals. The chemical name is: (-)-m-hydroxy-α-[(methyl-amino)methyl] benzyl alcohol hydrochloride.
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistaminic. The chemical name is 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N, N-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride.
Inactive Ingredients: Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Saccharin sodium, Propylene glycol, Sorbitol, Flavor and Purified water.
