Trihexyphenidyl Oral Solution

Generic name: trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.

Trihexyphenidyl Oral Solution Description

Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Oral Solution USP is a synthetic antispasmodic drug. It is designated chemically as α-Cyclohexyl-α-phenyl-1-piperidinepropanol hydrochloride and its structural formula is as follows:

C 20H 31NO•HCl

M.W. 337.93

Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride occurs as a white or creamy-white, almost odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in ether and benzene, slightly soluble in water and soluble in methanol.

Each 5 mL (teaspoonful) for oral administration contains 2 mg trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride and alcohol 5% in a clear, colorless, lime-mint flavored preparation. In addition, it contains the following inactive ingredients: citric acid, flavoring, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified...