What is fenolftaleina laxante used for?
Question posted by Wendy092011 on 2 Dec 2013
Last updated on 2 December 2013 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
2 Dec 2013
It use to be used as a laxative - but this has declined because of its carcinogenic potential.
In clinical tests, fenolftaleina (phenolphthalein) is used as a diagnostic agent for renal function to investigate and determine residual urine in the bladder
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