Substance Name: Polycarbophil [INN]
RN: 9003-97-8
UNII: W25LM17A4W
Note
- Synthetic, loosely cross-linked, hydrophilic resin of the polycarboxylic type; marketed as a stool normalizer; used in the treatment of both constipation & diarrhea.
Molecular Formula
- Unspecified
Classification Codes
- Antidiarrheals
- Cathartics
- Drug / Therapeutic Agent
- Gastrointestinal Agents
- Laxative
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Polycarbophil [INN]
Synonyms
- Carbopol EX 55
- Fibercon
- Mitrolan
- Noveon AA-1
- Noveon CA-2
- Policarbofila
- Policarbofila [INN-Spanish]
- Polycarbofil
- Polycarbophil
- Polycarbophile
- Polycarbophile [INN-French]
- Polycarbophilum
- Polycarbophilum [INN-Latin]
- Sorboquel
- UNII-W25LM17A4W
- Wl 140
- WL-140
Systematic Names
- Calcium polycarbophil
- Carbofil
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 9003-97-8
FDA UNII
- W25LM17A4W
Other Registry Number
- 146239-85-2
System Generated Number
- 0009003978
Toxicity
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rat | LD50 | oral | 20gm/kg (20000mg/kg) | GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES | Pharmacotherapy Vol. 2, Pg. 18, 1982. |