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Lactitol (International)

In the US, Lactitol (lactitol systemic) is a member of the drug class laxatives and is used to treat Chronic Idiopathic Constipation.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A06AD12

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000585-86-4

Chemical Formula

C12-H24-O11

Molecular Weight

344

Therapeutic Categories

Food additive (e number)

Pharmaceutic aid

Treatment of metabolic disease

Laxative, osmotically acting

Sweetening agent

Chemical Name

D-Glucitol, 4-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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