Sodium picosulfate– converted by colonic bacteria to BHPM, which directly stimulates colonic peristalsis. Magnesium oxide and anhydrous citric acid– combine to form magnesium citrate, an osmotic laxative that causes water retention within the GI tract.
SODIUM PICOSULPHATE
Structure
Product Description
Details |
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Chemical Name |
SODIUM PICOSULPHATE |
IUPAC Name |
disodium (pyridin-2-ylmethylene)di-4,1-phenylene disulfate |
CAS Number |
10040-45-6 |
Molecular Formula |
C18H13NNA2O8S2 |
Synonyms |
LA 391;C13072;DA 1773;Evacuol;Picolax;DA-1773;Laxoberal;Picosulfate Sodium;sodium picosulfate;Bisacodyl IMpurity D |
Application |
Laxative |