This brand name is authorized in New Zealand
The drug LAXOFAST contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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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. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| A06AA02 | Docusate sodium | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AA Softeners, emollients |
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: NZ | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority | Identifier(s): 13771, 13772 |
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