Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate used in skin perparation as a cleaning agent and in enemas as a wetting agent for softening of faeces.


Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is 288.40.
Contraindications
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Lauryl Sulphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin irritation, Dry skin, Eye irritation, Swelling & itching of fingers, Swelling of face.
Indications
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate can be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Constipation.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate was found.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Wax
Warnings
It should not be applied to the skin, if patient having hypersensitivity reaction.
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