Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate used in skin perparation as a cleaning agent and in enemas as a wetting agent for softening of faeces.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Synthetic origin.
Molecular Weight: 288.4 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 10 · Solubility in Alcohol: partly · Non-proprietary name: Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is also indicated for secondary conditions like Constipation.
Contraindications
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Dry skin, Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Swelling & itching of fingers, Swelling of face.
Warnings / Precautions
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.17.6 — Laxatives