Methylcellulose
- Generic Name
- Methylcellulose
- Brand Names
- Citrucel
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 9004-67-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- -
- Background
Methyl cellulose polymer consisting of numerous linked glucose molecules used as a stabiliser, thickener and emulsifier for foodstuffs and cosmetics. The Degree of Substitution (DS) of a given form of methyl cellulose is defined as the average number of substituted hydroxyl groups per glucose with a theoretical maximum of 3, however more typical values are 1...
- Indication
Solutions containing methyl cellulose are used as substitute for tears or saliva if the natural production of these fluids is disturbed. It is also used or constipation, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome. Used in the manufacture of capsules in nutritional supplements. Its edible and nontoxic properties provide a vegetarian alternative ...
- Associated Conditions
- Constipation, Dry Eye Syndrome (DES)
- Associated Therapies
- Eye disinfection
Midodrine as Novel Treatment of Post-Cardiopulmonary Bypass Vasoplegic Syndrome
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2020-12-16
- Last Posted Date
- 2022-07-01
- Lead Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
- Target Recruit Count
- 10
- Registration Number
- NCT04668859
Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Primary Care (MIBS Trial)
- First Posted Date
- 2009-07-08
- Last Posted Date
- 2021-04-30
- Lead Sponsor
- Hazel Everitt
- Target Recruit Count
- 135
- Registration Number
- NCT00934973
- Locations
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University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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