Frangula Bark

Frangula bark is an anthraquinone stimulant laxative. Hydroxyanthracene Glycorides

Brands

Adult Dose

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

Frangula Bark also known as Alder Buckthorn bark. . It is of Natural origin and belongs to Hydroxyanthracene glycoride. . The Molecular Weight of Frangula Bark is 578.50.

Contraindications

'Frangula Bark is contraindicated in conditions like Appendicitis,Crohn''s disease,Pregnancy,Lactation,Bowel obstruction.'

Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Frangula Bark, which give rise to further complications include Potassium depletion, Diarrhea, Cardiac disorders, Asthema.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Frangula Bark include Constipation, Muscular weakness, Loss of electrolytes.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Frangula Bark are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Abdominal pain, Hypersensitivity reactions, Spasm.

Indications

Frangula Bark is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Frangula Bark was found.

Interfrence

Risks

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Geriatrics, and Neonates.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

Protect from Sunlight.

Warnings

Should be use with caution to sick persons, elderly, pregnant and nursing women. Long term use should be avoided.

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