Phenolphthaleins
- Name
- Phenolphthaleins
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001620
- Description
A family of 3,3-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)phthalides. They are used as CATHARTICS, indicators, and COLORING AGENTS.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Phenolphthalein A drug used for symptomatic relief of constipation and bowel cleansing prior to medical procedures. Phenolsulfonphthalein Phenolsulfonphthalein or otherwise called phenol red is a pH indicator commonly used in cell biology laboratories. Phenolsulfonphthalein is being investigated for use clinically due to its weak estrogen mimicking actions... Sulfobromophthalein Sulfobromophthalein or otherwise called bromsulphthalein is used as a test of liver function in humans . - Drugs & Drug Targets