This brand name is authorized in Ecuador
The drug CRISTALTEARS contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Carboxymethylcellulose sodium
UNII K679OBS311 - CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED
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Methylcellulose is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. Methylcellulose is used to treat constipation. It is classified as a bulk forming laxative. Methylcellulose is a hydrophilic colloid which absorbs water causing it to swell to a soft gel of uniform consistency. It works by increasing the amount of stool present which improves intestinal contractions. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| S01XA20 | Artificial tears and other indifferent preparations | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01X Other ophthalmologicals → S01XA Other ophthalmologicals |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: EC | Agencia Nacional de Regulación, Control y Vigilancia Sanitaria | Identifier(s): 28321-11-07, 369311113, 5921-MEE-0221, 7431-MEE-0822 |
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