pharmacopeia

Sodium Sulfate

Osmotically acting laxativesSodiumUS-FDASourced from openFDA
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Indications

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  • Bronchial irritation worsened by humidity*

Dosage & administration

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Adults and children: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a doctor.

Approval history

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  • Jul 13, 1984NDANDA019011Azurity
  • Aug 2, 2006NDANDA021881Salix Pharms
  • Aug 5, 2010NDANDA022372Azurity
  • Jan 25, 2012ANDAANDA090145Novel Labs Inc
  • Feb 23, 2017ANDAANDA202511Novel Labs Inc
  • May 4, 2018NDANDA209381Salix
  • Nov 10, 2020NDANDA213135Azurity
  • Jun 15, 2023NDANDA215344Azurity

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.
12,536 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. 1Vomiting3,35127%
  2. 2Nausea2,39019%
  3. 3Drug Ineffective9957.9%
  4. 4Headache8626.9%
  5. 5Abdominal Pain7616.1%
  6. 6Abdominal Distension7235.8%
  7. 7Dizziness6215.0%
  8. 8Diarrhoea6004.8%
  9. 9Fatigue5074.0%
  10. 10Abdominal Pain Upper4733.8%
  11. 11Pain4353.5%
  12. 12Asthenia4313.4%
  13. 13Malaise4163.3%
  14. 14Tremor4003.2%
  15. 15Dehydration3833.1%

Literature

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

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 415 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Sodium Sulfate as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sodium Sulfate used for?
According to FDA labeling, Sodium Sulfate carries indications including: Bronchial irritation worsened by humidity*. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium Sulfate is classified as Osmotically acting laxatives, Sodium.
What are the brand names for Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium Sulfate is marketed under brand names including GaviLyte-C, Gavilyte-G, Golytely, MoviPrep, Sutab.
Note. Data for sodium-sulfate 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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