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Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Bisacodyl is typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy. Some drugs (e.g., diuretics, angiotensin ...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1956

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (MIXED)

Conditions:

Docusate, also known as docusate salts or dioctyl sulfosuccinate, prevents/relieves dry hard stool and thus is used to treat constipation. Results usually occurs 1 to 3 days after the first dose. In North America, docusate and a stimulant laxative su...
structurally diverse
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1956

Class:
STRUCTURALLY DIVERSE

Status:
US Previously Marketed
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Phenolphthalein is a chemical compound often used as an indicator in acid-base titrations. For this application, it turns colorless in acidic solutions and pink in basic solutions. In medicine, phenolphtaleine was used as a laxative, but is now being...