Preferred Label : Sulfate-Based Laxative BLI850;
NCIt synonyms : Sulfate-Based Oral Laxative BLI800; BLI800 Oral Sulfate Solution;
NCIt definition : An oral laxative containing sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, magnesium sulfate and
sucralose. Oral sulfate-based laxative BLI850 exhibits osmotic activity, attracting
water into the intestinal tract from tissues and increasing the volume and the water
content of the stool; gastrointestinal motility is stimulated, resulting in defecation.
Sucralose, an artificial sweetener, may contribute to the laxative effect.;
Molecule name : BLI850;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL388399;
Origin ID : C80080;
UMLS CUI : C2699717;
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