Preferred Name |
Methylcellulose |
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Synonyms |
Methylcellulose METHYLCELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED Citrucel |
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Definitions |
The methyl ether of cellulose with laxative activity. Methylcellulose is not absorbed by the intestines and attracts large amounts of water into the colon, thereby increasing viscosity, producing a softer and bulkier stool and stimulating the constriction of intestinal smooth muscles. |
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ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C29253 |
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CAS_Registry |
9004-67-5 |
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CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:53448 |
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code |
C29253 |
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Concept_In_Subset | ||
Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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DEFINITION |
The methyl ether of cellulose with laxative activity. Methylcellulose is not absorbed by the intestines and attracts large amounts of water into the colon, thereby increasing viscosity, producing a softer and bulkier stool and stimulating the constriction of intestinal smooth muscles. |
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FDA_UNII_Code |
Z944H5SN0H |
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FULL_SYN |
Methylcellulose METHYLCELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED Citrucel |
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label |
Methylcellulose |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Methylcellulose |
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Preferred_Name |
Methylcellulose |
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prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C29253 |
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Semantic_Type |
Organic Chemical Pharmacologic Substance |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0025729 |
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subClassOf |