pharmacopeia

Phenolphthalein

Contact laxativesUS-FDASourced from openFDA
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Indications

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  • Help support to relieve the symptoms of constipation, for detail please read the enclosed package (Product information leaflet).ICD-10: K59.00

Dosage & administration

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Dosage Adult: 1 or 2 tablets before going to bed with water, or as needed. Children: half of the same.

Warnings & precautions

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Precautions/storage Keep away from children and store at cool and dry place.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
4 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Apnoea125%
  2. 2Cerebral Infarction125%
  3. 3Dizziness125%
  4. 4Drug Ineffective125%
  5. 5Influenza Like Illness125%
  6. 6Nausea125%
  7. 7Rash125%
  8. 8Stupor125%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Phenolphthalein as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 3 most recently updated of 3 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Phenolphthalein as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Phenolphthalein used for?
According to FDA labeling, Phenolphthalein carries indications including: Help support to relieve the symptoms of constipation, for detail please read the enclosed package (Product information leaflet).. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Phenolphthalein?
Phenolphthalein is classified as Contact laxatives.
Note. Data for phenolphthalein is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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