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EXPECTORANT [18 records]

Record 1 2016-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

Annual plant native to South America but cultivated in gardens all over the world.... Red, orange, or yellow flowers, larger than the leaves, bloom from June to October. [used medicinally it is an] antiseptic and expectorant.... Nasturtium is said to have a beneficial effect on the blood by promoting the formation of blood cells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Originaire d'Amérique du Sud, cette plante s'est répandue dans tous les jardins. Son suc facilite l'expectoration et calme la toux. On a récemment isolé dans la plante une substance antibiotique. Mêlées aux salades, feuilles et fleurs facilitent la digestion et le sommeil. La petite capucine «Tropaeolum minus» a des emplois semblables.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 2 2014-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacodynamics
Universal entry(ies)
C5H9NO4S
formula, see observation
OBS

Mucolytic; expectorant; nasal anti-infective.

OBS

C5H9NO4S.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacodynamie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H9NO4S
formula, see observation

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
OHC6H4OCH3
formula, see observation
C7H8O2
formula, see observation
CH3OC6H4OH
formula, see observation
90-05-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless crystalline compound, is soluble in water, and is used as a reagent to determine the presence of such substances as lignin, narceine, and nitrous acid, in medicine as an expectorant, and in synthetic flavors.

OBS

2-methoxyphenol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

The prefixes "ortho-", "meta-" and "para-", along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-", "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-", 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-", "m-" and "p-". Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-", "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-", "m-" and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned.

OBS

Chemical formula: OHC6H4OCH3 or C7H8O2 or CH3OC6H4OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OHC6H4OCH3
formula, see observation
C7H8O2
formula, see observation
CH3OC6H4OH
formula, see observation
90-05-1
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un solide cristallin incolore, isolé de la résine de gaïac, soluble dans l'eau, que l'on utilise comme antiseptique pulmonaire, comme expectorant, comme analgésique local et comme aromatisant.

OBS

2-méthoxyphénol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Les préfixes de position «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-», tout comme les abréviations correspondantes «o-», «m-» et «p-», s'écrivent en italique et n'interviennent pas dans une classification par ordre alphabétique. Selon les règles de nomenclature de chimie organique en vigueur aujourd'hui (en 2003), il est recommandé d'utiliser les chiffres 1,2-, 1,3- et 1,4-, respectivement. Les préfixes «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-» ne doivent plus être utilisés. L'usage des symboles correspondants («o-», «m-» et «p-» sera bientôt fortement déconseillé, sans être exclu.

OBS

Formule chimique : OHC6H4OCH3 ou C7H8O2 ou CH3OC6H4OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OHC6H4OCH3
formula, see observation
C7H8O2
formula, see observation
CH3OC6H4OH
formula, see observation
90-05-1
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: OHC6H4OCH3 o C7H8O2 o CH3OC6H4OH

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Record 4 2011-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
NH4I
formula, see observation
H4IN
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of white, hygroscopic crystals or of a powder, used in iodides, medicine(expectorant), and photography.

OBS

Chemical formula: NH4I or H4IN

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NH4I
formula, see observation
H4IN
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux blancs, hygroscopiques, utilisé dans la fabrication des iodures, en photographie et en thérapeutique.

OBS

Formule chimique : NH4I ou H4IN

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NH4I
formula, see observation
H4IN
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: NH4I o H4IN

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Record 5 2011-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

The normal ammonium salt of carbonic acid, prepared by passing gaseous carbon dioxide into an aqueous solution of ammonia and allowing the vapors (ammonia, carbon dioxide, water) to crystallize.

OBS

A mixture of ammonium acid carbonate and ammonium carbamate which appears under the form of colorless, crystalline plates or of a white powder, is unstable in air, has a strong odor of ammonia, has a sharp ammoniacal taste, is soluble in water, decomposes in hot water, yielding ammonia and carbon dioxide, is noncombustible and is used in ammonium salts, in medicine(as an expectorant), in baking powders, in smelling-salts, in fire-extinguishing compounds, in pharmaceuticals, in textiles(as a mordant), as a fermentation accelerator in wine manufacture, in organic chemicals, in ceramics and for washing wool.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Matière première officinale constituée de carbonate mono-ammonique et de carbamate d'ammonium.

OBS

[...] employé notamment comme poudre levante.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 6 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Lighting
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

Properties : White cubical crystals or powder, or colorless, odorless crystals; slowly becomes brown in air... Uses : Photography; solvent for iodine; organic chemicals; reagent; feed additive; cloud seeding; scintillation(thallium-activated form) ;expectorant.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Électrotechnique
  • Éclairage
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NaI
correct, formula
7681-82-5
CAS number

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Electrotecnia
  • Iluminación
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 7 2011-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
NH4HCO3
formula, see observation
CH5NO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Colorless crystals or white powder with an odor of ammonia [used as] antiflatulent, expectorant and baking powder.

OBS

ammonium hydrogencarbonate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: NH4HCO3 or CH5NO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NH4HCO3
formula, see observation
CH5NO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Alcali utilisé comme levure chimique, [...] comme expectorant et comme antiflatulent.

OBS

Le carbonate d'ammonium commercial, qui en réalité n'est qu'un mélange de carbonate acide, (NH4)HCO3 et de carbamate [...] est utilisé en biscuiterie [...]

OBS

hydrogénocarbonate d'ammonium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : NH4HCO3 ou CH5NO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NH4HCO3
formula, see observation
CH5NO3
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: NH4HCO3 o CH5NO3

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Record 8 2005-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
OBS

Causing or easing the bringing up of phlegm, mucus, etc. from the respiratory tract.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

Qui aide à expectorer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
DEF

Medicamento que ayuda a la expulsión de los esputos o flemas.

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Record 9 2003-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacy
DEF

A yellowish balm from some trees of the genus Styrax. It opacifies with time and softens when heated.

OBS

Benzoin is used as an expectorant, as an antiseptic, as an inhalant and also as a natural flavoring agent.

OBS

Do not confuse with "phenylbenzoyl carbinol", which is also called "benzoin".

Key term(s)
  • benjamin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacie
DEF

Baume jaunâtre produit par certains arbres du genre Styrax. S'opacifie avec le temps, ramollit à la chaleur.

OBS

Baume employé comme antiseptique, expectorant et aromatisant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacia
DEF

Bálsamo aromático extraído de árboles del género Styrax.

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Record 10 2002-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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Record 11 2002-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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Record 12 2002-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacy
DEF

A fragrant essential oil obtained from star aniseed and used chiefly as a flavoring agent, expectorant, and carminative.

OBS

Star anise [is the] fruit of Illicium verum Hook. f., Magnoliaceae ...

Key term(s)
  • badian oil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacie
DEF

Liquide incolore, composé principalement d'anéthol et obtenu par distillation des graines de la badiane (Illicum verum). Aromatisant (saveurs d'anis, de réglisse, de pêche, etc.) pour boissons, crème glacée, bonbons.

CONT

[...] pour préparer le Pastis, on n'utilise que l'essence de badiane tirée de l'anis étoilé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacia
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Record 13 2002-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Plant Biology
DEF

The sliced and dried scale leaves of the bulb of the white variety of Urginea maritima, used as an expectorant.

Key term(s)
  • sea onion

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Biologie végétale
OBS

Écailles séchées du bulbe d'Urginea (Liliacées), région méditerranéenne.

Key term(s)
  • scille maritime

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
  • Biología vegetal
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Record 14 2001-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
DEF

A distillate oil derived from wood tar, a by-product in the destructive distillation of either hardwoods or softwoods. It is a valuable timber preserver.

CONT

Creosote... contains a mixture of phenolic compounds(as guaiacol), is obtained by the distillation of wood tar, esp that of beechwood, and is used chiefly as an expectorant in chronic bronchitis....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
CONT

La créosote de bois ou créosote officinale provient de la fraction du goudron de hêtre distillant entre 200 et 220°C et contient divers phénols, notamment le gaïacol; astringente et antiseptique, elle fut utilisée dans le traitement des affections pulmonaires ainsi que pour diminuer les sécrétions bronchiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
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Record 15 2001-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
DEF

A potassium salt of citric acid that occurs as white powder or crystals, soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol. An antiacid, diuretic, and expectorant. Used in food(cheese, candy, preserves) as a buffing agent and antioxidant adjunct.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
DEF

Sel potassique de l'acide citrique se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de cristaux blancs, solubles dans l'eau, peu solubles dans l'alcool. Antiacide, diurétique, expectorant. On l'emploie en alimentation (fromages, bonbons, conserves) comme tampon et comme adjuvant des antioxydants.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
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Record 16 2001-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
CONT

Balsam of Tolu was included in the US Pharmacopeia in 1820 as well and used similarly in addition to an antitussive and respiratory used for lozenges for coughs and sore throats, in cough syrups and as a vapor inhalant for respiratory ailments with documented antiseptic and expectorant properties.

CONT

Tolu balsam ... constituents: About 80 per cent amorphous resin, with cinnamic acid, a volatile oil, and a little vanillin, benzyl benzoate and benzyl cinnamate. It is freely soluble in chloroform, glacial acetic acid, acetone, ether, alcohol and liquor potassa, scarcely soluble in petroleum-benzine and benzol.

OBS

May be used as a flavoring agent.

Key term(s)
  • Tolu balsam extract
  • tolu oil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Oléorésine provenant du tronc de plusieurs variétés de Myroxylon balsamum utilisée comme antispasmodique et antitussif et comme succédané du baume de Pérou.

OBS

«Tolu», nom d'une ville de Colombie, s'écrit parfois, dans les sources françaises, avec l'accent tonique original sur le «u». Toutefois, ces mêmes documents emploient indifféremment le «t» majuscule ou minuscule.

OBS

Le baume de Tolu est souvent confondu (à tort) avec le baume du Pérou.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
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Record 17 2000-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
DEF

Colorless, odorless, bitter-tasting powder or crystals that are soluble in water and ether. Used in pharmacy(expectorant, diuretic) and in the food industry(preservative).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
DEF

Poudre ou cristaux incolores et inodores, de goût amer, solubles dans l'eau et dans l'éther. On l'emploie en pharmacie (expectorant, diurétique) et en alimentation (conservateur).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
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Record 18 2000-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
DEF

The colorless or yellowish bitter aromatic oil from the mugho pine used chiefly in medicine as an expectorant and inhalant.

OBS

... Dwarf Mountain pine (P. mugo var pumilo) ...

OBS

Dwarf mountain pine: mugho pine.

Key term(s)
  • mountain pine oil
  • pine mountain oil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Liquide incolore ou légèrement jaunâtre obtenu par distillation des aiguilles du pin pumilio et utilisé comme antiseptique et expectorant.

Spanish

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