This brand name is authorized in Australia
The drug COLAXSEN contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Docusate
UNII F05Q2T2JA0 - DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Docusate is an anionic wetting agent, which acts as a faecal softener by lowering the surface tension and allowing penetration of accumulated hard dry faeces by water and salts. Docusate sodium also possesses stimulant activity. |
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Sennosides
UNII F887D1637W - SENNOSIDE B
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The sugar moiety of the sennosides is removed by bacteria in the large intestine releasing the active anthrone fraction. This stimulates peristalsis via the submucosal and myenteric nerve plexuses. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| A06AB56 | Senna glycosides, combinations | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AB Contact laxatives |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: AU | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme | Identifier(s): 10177P |
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