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Phenindamine Tartrate is an antihistamine and anticholinergic closely related to cyproheptadine. It was developed by Hoffman-La Roche in the late 1940s. It is used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies, such as sneezing, itching, rashes, and hives. Its efficacy against some symptoms of opioid withdrawal was researched in the 1950s and 1960s in a number of countries.
| Catalog Number | I008745 |
| CAS Number | 569-59-5 |
| Synonyms | Phenindamine Tartrate; Pernovine, Plegine, Phenindamine, Nolahist; Thephorin; Phenindamine tartrate; Mixture Name, PV Tussin Syrup, PV Tussin Tablet, Nolahist (TN), Phenindamine bitartrate; Phenindamine hydrogen tartrate; Phenindamine tartrate (USAN) |
| Molecular Formula | C23H25NO6 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
| Storage | 0 - 4 °C for short term, or -20 °C for long term |
| Reference | </br>1:The effects of phenindamine tartrate on sleepiness and psychomotor performance. Witek TJ Jr, Canestrari DA, Miller RD, Yang JY, Riker DK.J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1992 Dec;90(6 Pt 1):953-61. PMID: 1360991 </br>2:Determination of isophenindamine in phenindamine tartrate using an argentated high-performance liquid chromatographic mobile phase. Tscherne RJ, Umagat H.J Pharm Sci. 1980 Mar;69(3):342-4. PMID: 7381716 </br>3:Bladder dysfunction following ingestion of phenindamine tartrate (thephorin). UHLE CA, KNOCH HR.J Am Med Assoc. 1951 Aug 4;146(14):1319-20. No abstract available. PMID: 14850285 |
