Laminarid is a blend of polysaccharides, proteins and salts of alginic acid obtained from sea cabbage (Laminariae thalli). It is an osmotic laxative.
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| Major chemical drug groups – based upon the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System | |
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| gastrointestinal tract / metabolism (A) | |
| blood and blood forming organs (B) | |
| cardiovascular system (C) | |
| skin (D) | |
| genitourinary system (G) | |
| endocrine system (H) | |
| infections and infestations (J, P, QI) | |
| malignant disease (L01–L02) | |
| immune disease (L03–L04) | |
| muscles, bones, and joints (M) | |
| brain and nervous system (N) |
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| respiratory system (R) | |
| sensory organs (S) | |
| other ATC (V) | |
| Drugs for constipation (laxatives and cathartics) (A06) | |
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| Stool softeners | |
| Stimulant laxatives | |
| Bulk-forming laxatives | |
| Lubricant laxatives | |
| Osmotic laxatives | |
| Enemas | |
| Opioid antagonists | |
| Others | |
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