Moxastine (also known as mephenhydramine) is an antihistamine and anticholinergic.
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.020.626 |
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Formula | C18H23NO |
Molar mass | 269.388 g·mol−1 |
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It was developed in Czechoslovakia and sold in hydrochloride form as an antihistamine (Alfadryl).
It is, with 8-chlorotheophylline, a component of cocrystal/salt moxastine teoclate (mephenhydrinate) used as antiemetic (Theadryl; Kinedryl (with caffeine)).