ATC Group: A06AA Softeners, emollients
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
Hierarchical Position
Level
Code
Title
4
A06AA
Softeners, emollients
Contents
Active Ingredients
Chemical substance
Description
Docusate sodium
Docusate sodium is an anionic wetting agent, which acts as a faecal softener by lowering the surface tension and allowing penetration of accumulated hard dry faeces by water and salts. Docusate sodium also possesses stimulant activity.
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