Ammonium Chloride / Antimony Potassium Tartrate / Ipecac
This is a historical multi-ingredient respiratory preparation combining expectorant and emetic agents. The mixture was traditionally used for respiratory conditions requiring loosening and expulsion of mucus from the airways.
Historical expectorant mixture for respiratory conditions, largely replaced by modern treatments.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 690802
- Generic
- Ammonium Chloride / Antimony Potassium Tartrate / Ipecac
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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This combination was historically used for bronchial conditions requiring expectoration, such as bronchitis and chest congestion. It is important to note that this is a historical formulation and has been largely replaced by more effective and safer modern medications.
Ammonium chloride acts as an expectorant to thin respiratory secretions. Antimony potassium tartrate and ipecac have emetic properties that stimulate gag reflex and vomiting to help expel bronchial secretions. The combined effect facilitates clearance of mucus from the airways.
This is a historical preparation with significant limitations. Ipecac is no longer recommended for any indication by poison control authorities. Antimony compounds have significant toxicity concerns. This medication is not used in modern evidence-based practice. Patients should consult current guidelines and safer alternatives for respiratory conditions.
Official drug label
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