This brand name is authorized in Spain
The drug MUCIPLAZMA contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Methylcellulose
UNII Z944H5SN0H - METHYLCELLULOSE, 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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| A06AC06 | Methylcellulose | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AC Bulk producers |
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: ES | Centro de información online de medicamentos de la AEMPS | Identifier(s): 56720 |
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