Esculin
- Generic Name
- Esculin
- Brand Names
- Proctol, Proctosedyl
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C15H16O9
- CAS Number
- 531-75-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 1Y1L18LQAF
Overview
Esculin is found in barley. Vitamin C2 is generally considered a bioflavanoid, related to vitamin P esculin is a glucoside that naturally occurs in the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), California Buckeye (Aesculus californica) and in daphnin (the dark green resin of Daphne mezereum). Esculin belongs to the family of Glycosyl Compounds. These are carbohydrate derivatives in which a sugar group is bonded through its anmoeric carbonA to another group via a C-, S-,N-,O-, or Se- glycosidic bond.
Background
Esculin is found in barley. Vitamin C2 is generally considered a bioflavanoid, related to vitamin P esculin is a glucoside that naturally occurs in the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), California Buckeye (Aesculus californica) and in daphnin (the dark green resin of Daphne mezereum). Esculin belongs to the family of Glycosyl Compounds. These are carbohydrate derivatives in which a sugar group is bonded through its anmoeric carbonA to another group via a C-, S-,N-,O-, or Se- glycosidic bond.
Indication
As medication, esculin is sometimes used as a vasoprotective agent. Esculin is also used in a microbiology laboratory to aid in the identification of bacterial species (especially Enterococci and Listeria), as all strains of Group D Streptococci hydrolyze æsculin in 40% bile.
Associated Conditions
- Anal Fistulas
- Fissure;Anal
- Haemorrhoids
- Proctitis
- Pruritus Ani
- Cryptitis
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HSA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Strength | Approved | Approval No. |
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SUPPOSITORY | 10 mg | 1988/06/08 | SIN01717P | ||
OINTMENT | 1% w/w | 1988/06/08 | SIN01718P |
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