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Investigational Drug Details

Drug ID: D399
Drug Name: Sorbitol
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Type: small molecule
DrugBank ID: DB01638
DrugBank Description: A polyhydric alcohol with about half the sweetness of sucrose. Sorbitol occurs naturally and is also produced synthetically from glucose. It was formerly used as a diuretic and may still be used as a laxative and in irrigating solutions for some surgical procedures.
PubChem ID: 5780
CasNo: 50-70-4
Repositioning for NAFLD: Yes
SMILES: OC[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
Structure:
InChiKey: FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-N
Molecular Weight: 182.1718
DrugBank Targets:
DrugBank MoA: Sorbitol exerts its laxative effect by drawing water into the large intestine, thereby stimulating bowel movements.
DrugBank Pharmacology:
DrugBank Indication: Used as a non-stimulant laxative via an oral suspension or enema.
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