(British Approved Name, rINN) Drug Nomenclature International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) in main languages (French, Latin, Russian, and Spanish): Synonyms: DA-1773; LA-391; Nátrium-pikoszulfát; Natrii Picosulfas; Natrii Picosulfas Monohydricus; Natrio pikosulfatas; Natriumpikosulfaatti; Natriumpikosulfat; Picosulfato de sodio; Picosulphol; Pikosíran sodný monohydrát; Sodium Picosulphate BAN: Sodium Picosulfate INN: Sodium Picosulfate [rINN (en)] INN: Picosulfato de sodio [rINN (es)] INN: Picosulfate de Sodium [rINN (fr)] INN: Natrii Picosulfas [rINN (la)] INN: Натрия Пикосульфат [rINN (ru)] Chemical name: Disodium 4,4´-(2-pyridylmethylene)di(phenyl sulphate) Molecular formula: C18H13NNa2O8S2,H2O =499.4 CAS: 10040-45-6 ATC code: A06AB08 Read code: y01Ru; y07d4 Pharmacopoeias. In Europe and Japan. European Pharmacopoeia, 6th ed. (Sodium Picosulfate). A white or almost white, crystalline powder. Freely soluble in water slightly soluble in alcohol. Adverse Effects and Precautions As for Bisacodyl. Bowel evacuation. Sodium picosulfate with magnesium Read more [...]

(British Approved Name, rINN) Drug Nomenclature INNs in main languages (French, Latin, Russian, and Spanish): BAN: Polycarbophil INN: Polycarbophil [rINN (en)] INN: Policarbofilo [rINN (es)] INN: Polycarbophile [rINN (fr)] INN: Polycarbophilum [rINN (la)] INN: Поликарбофил [rINN (ru)] CAS: 9003-97-8 Read code: y01Ee Pharmacopoeias. In US. The United States Pharmacopeia 31, 2008 (Polycarbophil). It is polyacrylic acid cross-linked with divinyl glycol. White to creamy-white granules, with a characteristic, ester-like odour. Swells in water to a range of volumes, depending primarily on the pH. Insoluble in water, in common organic solvents, and in dilute acids and alkalis. A 1 % mixture in water has a pH of not more than 4.0. Store in airtight containers. Polycarbophil Calcium Drug Approvals (British Approved Name Modified, rINNM) International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) in main languages (French, Latin, and Spanish): Synonyms: AHR-3260B; Policarbofilo cálcico; Polycarbophilum Calcii; Polykarbofiilikalsium; Polykarbofilkalcium; Polykarbophilum Calcicum; Wl-140 BAN: Read more [...]

Synonyms: Édesgyökér; Alcaçuz; Glycyrrhiza; Lékořicový kořen; Lakritsijuuri; Lakritsrot; Licorice; Liquiritiae Radix; Liquorice Root; Orozuz; Raiz de Regaliz; Regaliz; Süssholzwurzel; Saldymedžių šaknys Description. Liquorice is the dried rhizome and roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra. Those of Glycyrrhiza glabra var. typica are known in commerce as Spanish Liquorice, those of Glycyrrhiza glabra var. glandulifera as Russian Liquorice, and those of Glycyrrhiza glabra var. β-violacea as Persian Liquorice. Pharmacopoeias. In China, Europe, Japan, and US. Europe also includes Liquorice Dry Extract for Flavouring Purposes. US also includes Powdered Licorice and Powdered Licorice Extract. British also includes Liquorice Root for use in Traditional Herbal Medicine and Processed Liquorice Root for use in Traditional Herbal Medicinal Product. European Pharmacopoeia, 6th ed. (Liquorice Root Liquorice BP 2008). The dried unpeeled or peeled, whole or cut root and stolons of Glycyrrhiza glabra and/or Glycyrrhiza inflata and/or Glycyrrhiza uralensis. It contains not less than 4% of glycyrrhizic Read more [...]

Synonyms: Egyiptomi útifűmag (ispaghula seed); Egyiptomi útifűmaghéj (ispaghula husk); Ispagula; Ispagulafrö (ispaghula seed); Ispagulafröskal (ispaghula husk); Ispagulansiemen (ispaghula seed); Ispagulansiemenkuori (ispaghula husk); Kiaušininių gysločių sėklų luobelės (ispaghula husk); Kiaušininių gysločių sėklos (ispaghula seed); Osemení jitrocele vejčitého (ispaghula husk); Semeno jitrocele vejčitého (ispaghula seed); Шелуха Исфагулы (ispaghula husk) Read code: y08Ce [Gastrointestinal Bulk Laxative]; y01RI; y0A1Q [Lipid Lowering Use] Pharmacopoeias. Monographs for the husk and seed are included in Europe and US. European Pharmacopoeia, 6th ed. (Ispaghula Husk Plantaginis Ovatae Seminis Tegumentum). The episperm and collapsed adjacent layers removed from the seeds of Plantago ovata (Plantago ispaghula). The powdered drug loses not more than 12.0% of its weight on drying. Protect from light. European Pharmacopoeia, 6th ed. (Ispaghula Seed Plantaginis Ovatae Semen). The dried ripe seeds of'Plantago ovata (Plantago ispaghula). The powdered Read more [...]

Drug Approvals (British Approved Name, rINN) Drug Nomenclature Synonyms: Antrapurol; Chrysazin; Danthron; Dantrón; Dantron; Dantroni; Dantronum; Dianthon; Dioxyanthrachinonum BAN: Dantron INN: Dantron [rINN (en)] INN: Dantrón [rINN (es)] INN: Dantrone [rINN (fr)] INN: Dantronum [rINN (la)] INN: Дантрон [rINN (ru)] Chemical name: 1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone Molecular formula: C14H8O4 =240.2 CAS: 117-10-2 ATC code: A06AB03 Read code: y07ir; y01Rf; y07is Note. Compounded preparations of dantron may be represented by the following names: • Co-danthramer x/y (BAN) — where x and y are the strengths in milligrams of dantron and poloxamer respectively • Co-danthrusate (BAN) — dantron 5 parts and docusate sodium 6 parts (w/w). Pharmacopoeias. In British. British Pharmacopoeia. Unless otherwise specified, BP references areto the 2008 edition. (Dantron). An orange, odourless or almost odourless, crystalline powder. Practically insoluble in water very slightly soluble in alcohol soluble in chloroform slightly soluble in ether dissolves in solutions of alkali hydroxides. Adverse Read more [...]

Buckthorn Synonyms: Bacca Spinae Cervinae; Espino Cerval; Espino cerval; Kreuzdorn; Nerprun Note. Distinguish from Alder Buckthorn Bark (see Frangula Bark) and from Sea Buckthorn. Pharmacopoeias. In Germany. Profile Buckthorn is the dried ripe fruit of Rhamnus cathartica (Rhamnaceae) the bark is also occasionally used. Buckthorn is an anthraquinone stimulant laxative. Preparations Multi-ingredient Australia: Neo-Cleanse UK: Cleansing Herbs; Lion Cleansing Herbs Cassia Pulp Fístula, pulpa de caña, Мякоть Амалтас Profile Cassia pulp is the evaporated aqueous extract of crushed ripe cassia fruits (cassia pods), Cassia fistula (Leguminosae). It is a mild anthraquinone stimulant laxative with general properties similar to those of senna. Preparations Multi-ingredient Brazil: Fitolax Florlax Fontolax Forlax Frutalax † Laxarine † Laxtam Naturetti Sene Composta † Tamaril Tamarine Tamarix † France: Benetransit Italy: Miracolon Tamarine Mexico: Naturetti † South Africa: Entressdruppels HM Spain: Pruina Colocynth Synonyms: Bitter Apple; Read more [...]

Synonyms: Amerikinių šaltekšnių žievė; Cáscara sagrada; Cascararinde; Chittem Bark; Kůra řešetláku Purshova; Kaszkarabokor kéreg; Rhamni Purshianae Cortex; Rhamni Purshiani Cortex; Sacred Bark; Sagradabark; Sagradankuori CAS: 8047-27-6; 8015-89-2 (cascara sagrada extract) ATC code: A06AB07 Read code: y01Rc Pharmacopoeias. InEurope and US. European Pharmacopoeia, 6th ed. (Cascara). The dried, whole or fragmented bark of Rhamnus purshianus (= Frangula purshiana). It contains not less than 8.0% of hydroxyanthracene glycosides of which not less than 60% consists of cascarosides, both expressed as cascaroside A (C27H32014 = 580.5). and calculated with reference to the dried drug. Protect from light. The United States Pharmacopeia 31, 2008 (Cascara Sagrada). The dried bark of Rhamnus purshianus (Rhamnaceae). It contains not less than 7% of total hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated on the dried basis, of which not less than 60% consists of cascarosides, both calculated as cascaroside A. It has a distinct odour. Profile Cascara is an anthraquinone stimulant laxative Read more [...]

US Adopted Name CAS — 8024-48-4 Pharmacopoeias. In US. The United States Pharmacopeia 31, 2008 (Casanthranol). It is obtained from cascara. It contains not less than 20% of total hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated on the dried basis, of which not less than 80% consists of cascarosides, both calculated as cascaroside A (C27H32014 = 580.5). It is a light tan to brown, amorphous, hygroscopic powder. Freely soluble in water with some residue partially soluble in methyl alcohol and in hot isopropyl alcohol practically insoluble in acetone. Store in airtight containers at a temperature not exceeding 30°. Protect from light. Profile Casanthranol is an anthraquinone stimulant laxative with general properties similar to those of senna. It is given in usual oral doses of 30 to 60 mg daily with a faecal softener. In severe cases a dose of 90 mg daily, or 60 mg twice daily, may be given. Preparations Proprietary Preparations Belgium: Cascalax † The Netherlands: Cascalax Multi-ingredient Argentina: Bil 13 En-Ga-Lax Canada: Peri-Colace † Spain: Laxvital USA: Black-Draught Read more [...]

Synonyms: Crusca; Farelo; Kleie; Salvado; Son Read code: y01RE Description. Bran consists of the fibrous outer layers of cereal grains. It contains celluloses, polysaccharides or hemicelluloses, protein, fat, minerals, and moisture and may contain part of the germ or embryo. Bran provides water-insoluble fibre and, depending on the source, may also provide water-soluble fibre (see also Dietary Role, below). It comprises about 12% of the weight of the grain and is a byproduct of flour milling. It is available in various grades. Pharmacopoeias. US includes wheat bran. The United States Pharmacopeia 31, 2008 (Wheat Bran). The outer fraction of the cereal grain (comprising the pericarp, seed coat (testa), nucellar tissue, and aleurone layer) derived from Triticum aestivum, Triticum compactum, Triticum durum, or other common einkorn and emmer wheat cultivars. It is obtained by milling and processing the whole wheat grain, and is available in a variety of particle sizes depending on the degree of milling. It contains not less than 36% of dietary fibre. It is a light tan powder having Read more [...]

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Bisoxatin acetate is a stimulant laxative that has been used in the treatment of constipation.

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Belgium: Wylaxine

Venezuela: Regoxal