Dantron

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A06AB03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000117-10-2

Chemical Formula

C14-H8-O4

Molecular Weight

240

Therapeutic Categories

Laxative, Enema

Stimulant laxative

Chemical Name

9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,8-dihydroxy-

Foreign Names

• Dantronum (Latin)
• Dantron (German)
• Dantrone (French)
• Dantrona (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Danthron (OS: BAN)
• Dantron (OS: BAN)
• Dantrone (OS: DCF, DCIT)
• Chrysazin (IS)
• Dianthone (IS)
• Dihydroxyanthrachinon (IS)
• Danthron (PH: USP XXI)
• Dantron (PH: BP 2010)

Brand Name

• Normax (Dantron and Docusate Sodium)
  UCB Pharma, United Kingdom

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Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
DCIT	Denominazione Comune Italiana
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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