Generic name: amantadine hydrochloride
Dosage form: oral syrup
Drug classes:Adamantane antivirals, Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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Amantadine Syrup Description
Amantadine hydrochloride is designated chemically as 1-adamantanamine hydrochloride.
Amantadine hydrochloride is a stable white or nearly white crystalline powder, freely soluble in water and soluble in alcohol and in chloroform.
Amantadine hydrochloride has pharmacological actions as both an anti-Parkinson and an antiviral drug.
Amantadine hydrochloride oral solution USP contains 50 mg of amantadine hydrochloride per 5 mL and has the following inactive ingredients: citric acid (anhydrous), methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol solution, and natural and artificial flavoring.
