This brand name is authorized in Australia, Canada
The drug ORABASE contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Carmellose
UNII K679OBS311 - CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED
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Carmellose sodium has no pharmacological effect. Carmellose sodium has a high viscosity resulting in an increased retention time on the eye. |
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Gelatin
UNII 2G86QN327L - GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED
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Gelatin is a colloidal plasma substitute. When used in the treatment of hypovolaemia gelatin produces significant increases in blood volume, cardiac output, stroke volume, blood pressure, urinary output and oxygen delivery. Gelatin promotes osmotic diuresis, thereby helping to protect the kidneys from the adverse effects of hypovolaemia. |
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Pectin
UNII 89NA02M4RX - PECTIN
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Pectin is a structural acidic heteropolysaccharide contained in the primary and middle lamella cell walls of terrestrial plants. The characteristic structure of pectin is a linear chain of alpha(1-4)linked D-galacturonic acid that forms the pectin-backbone, a homogalacturonan. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| A01AD11 | Various | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A01 Stomatological preparations → A01A Stomatological preparations → A01AD Other agents for local oral treatment |
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: AU | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme | Identifier(s): 4518T |
| Country: CA | Health Products and Food Branch | Identifier(s): 02035286 |
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