Ingredient

Caffeine·Sodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate caffeine is an ingredient that alleviates cough and phlegm.

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MFDS ingredient code M223054

What does it do?

This ingredient belongs to the category of antitussives and expectorants used to reduce cough and phlegm. It is mainly used to relieve cough symptoms in respiratory diseases.

In the body, this ingredient suppresses the cough reflex and helps expel phlegm by thinning it. Caffeine acts on the central nervous system to regulate the cough center, while sodium benzoate softens mucus.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Sodium benzoate caffeine is a combination of caffeine and sodium benzoate, demonstrating a combined cough relief effect compared to individual ingredients. Unlike other antitussives and expectorants, it simultaneously provides central nervous system stimulation and mucus dissolution.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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