Biologically Active Substance
glycerol
glyc·er·ol [ glis-uh-rawl, -rol ]
Brand Names:
Cepacol Dual Relief; Cepacol Sore Throat Spray; Chloraseptic Max Spray; Minica; Oasis Tears; Pedia-Lax Liquid Glycerin Suppositories; Pretz; ProcalAmine 3; Recticare Wipes; Sani-Supp; Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops; Tears Naturale Forte
Effect:
Emollient Activity; Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
May Prevent:
Dermatitis
May Treat:
Constipation;
Dermatitis
More Information:
Definitions related to glycerin:
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(glycerol) 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, a key intermediate in glucose metabolism; also serves as the bridge between hydrophobic "tails" and hydrophilic "heads" of many membrane lipids; reagent is used as a water-soluble solvent and lubricant.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(glycerol) A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, or sweetening agent.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A trihydroxyalcohol with localized osmotic diuretic and laxative effects. Glycerin elevates the blood plasma osmolality thereby extracting water from tissues into interstitial fluid and plasma. This agent also prevents water reabsorption in the proximal tubule in the kidney leading to an increase in water and sodium excretion and a reduction in blood volume. Administered rectally, glycerin exerts a hyperosmotic laxative effect by attracting water into the rectum, thereby relieving constipation. In addition, glycerin is used as a solvent, humectant and vehicle in various pharmaceutical preparations.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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