.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A06A_DrugsForConstipation.A06AX01_Glycerol.Glycerol .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A06A_DrugsForConstipation.A06AX01_Glycerol.Glycerol| name: | Glycerol |
| ATC code: | A06AX01 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Glycerol (glycerin) is a simple polyol compound used medically as an osmotic laxative and for reducing intracranial or intraocular pressure. It is also used in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations and as a food additive. Glycerol is approved for medical use and is broadly regarded as safe.
Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters for adult healthy individuals derived from published secondary sources, as no study reports explicit compartmental model PK parameters for glycerol in humans.
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