| Bioactivity | Pamabron is a common over-the-counter diuretic used for relief of menstrual-associated symptoms. The active diuretic ingredient in pamabrom is 8-bromotheophylline. Pamabrom is available in combination with acetaminophen (paracetamol) for various conditions such as back pain and menstrual relief. The acetaminophen helps reduce menstrual pains and the pamabrom reduces associated bloating. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Pamabrom | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 606-04-2 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C11H18BrN5O3 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 348.20 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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