Dehydrocholate sodiumProduct ingredient for Dehydrocholic acid
- Name
- Dehydrocholate sodium
- Drug Entry
- Dehydrocholic acid
Dehydrocholic acid is a synthetic bile acid that was prepared from the oxidation of cholic acid with chromic acid 1. It has been used for stimulation of biliary lipid secretion. The use of dehydrocholic acid in over-the-counter products has been discontinued by Health Canada.
- Accession Number
- DBSALT001944
- Structure
Structure for Dehydrocholate sodium (DBSALT001944)
- Synonyms
- Dehydrocholic acid sodium salt / Sodium dehydrocholate