Pentoxyverine citrateProduct ingredient for Pentoxyverine

Pentoxyverine, also referred to as carbetapentane, is a non-opioid central acting antitussive with antimuscarinic, anticonvulsant ⁴, and local anesthetic properties. It is an active ingredient in over-the-counter cough suppressants in combination with guaifenesin and H1-receptor antagonists ¹. Pentoxyverine acts on sigma-1 receptors, as well as kappa and mu-opioid receptors.

The FDA withdrew the use of all oral gel drug products containing pentoxyverine citrate.⁹ Other forms of pentoxyverine citrate continue to be marketed.