It has sedative and antitussive properties resulting from its agonist activity at the β subtype of the GABAa receptor and sigma-1 receptor, and was sold either alone or in combination with other ingredients as a cough medicine.
This compound has sedative and antitussive properties because it activates the β subtype of the GABAa receptor and sigma-1 receptor. It was offered both independently and alongside other ingredients as a cough medication.