Methylcellulose
ATC Code
A06AC06
Methylcellulose
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.
Also known as Citrucel, Methylcellulose, METHYLCELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A06AC06 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29253 per NCIT
- SCTID 24504000 per RXNORM
- SCTID 387131008 per RXNORM
- UNII Z944H5SN0H per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation disorder | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Constipation disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Diarrheal disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |