Laxative effect of sodium polyacrylate
- Received Date: 2004-02-06
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Key words:
- sodium polyacrylate /
- laxative /
- constipation
Abstract: Objective To investigate if sodium polyacrylate, a kind of superabsorbent polymer widely used in infant diaper and feminine napkin, has laxative effect. Methods Mice bowel motion test and keeping water test were carried out and mice constipation models were treated. Results It was found that sodium polyacrylate could increase intestine motion significantly and make intestine keeping more water than placebo,and treat constipation effectively. Conclusion Sodium polyacrylate has laxative effect.
Citation: | ZHANG Hui, TAN De-hong, HAN Jun-yan. Laxative effect of sodium polyacrylate[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 2004, (5): 274-275. |