Castophene
Castophene Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Castophene was withdrawn in Canada due to concerns with carcinogenicity in 1997.
| Trade Name | Castophene |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| Generic | Phenolphthalein |
| Phenolphthalein Other Names | Fenolftalein, Fenolftaleina, Phenolphtaleine, Phenolphthalein, Phenolphthaleinum, Phthalimetten, Phthalin, Yellow phenolphthalein |
| Weight | 0.19gm |
| Type | Tablet |
| Formula | C20H14O4 |
| Weight | Average: 318.3228 Monoisotopic: 318.089208936 |
| Groups | Approved, Withdrawn |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | Technopharm Pvt Ltd |
| Available Country | India |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Castophene is a drug used for symptomatic relief of constipation and bowel cleansing prior to medical procedures.
Used for over a century as a laxative.
Castophene is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Bowel preparation therapy, Constipation
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Castophene Drug Interaction
Unknown: aspirin, aspirin, naproxen, naproxen, aspirin, aspirin, olmesartan, olmesartan, dextromethorphan, dextromethorphan, multivitamin with minerals, multivitamin with minerals, ferrous sulfate, ferrous sulfate, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, cyanocobalamin, cyanocobalamin, cholecalciferol, cholecalciferol
Castophene Disease Interaction
Major: inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction disorders
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