pectin brands

2 registered brands containing pectin in Zimbabwe.

Molecular formula: C6H10O7

Pectin is an adsorbent that binds to bacteria, toxins and other irritants in the intestinal mucosa. Pectin is able to decrease the pH in the intestinal lumen and provides a soothing effect on the irritated mucosa. IN WIDE VARIETY OF TRIALS (SWINE, CHICKENS, RABBITS, RATS & MAN) ORAL PECTIN HAD EITHER NO EFFECT OR INCR PLASMA CHOLESTEROL IN ABSENCE OF DIETARY CHOLESTEROL, BUT EFFECTIVELY LOWERED PLASMA CHOLESTEROL...IN PRESENCE OF EXOGENOUS CHOLESTEROL BY DECR CHOLESTROL ABSORPTION FROM INTESTINAL TRACT.

Source: PubChem (NCBI) ยท compound 441476

Product Manufacturer Status Country
GLUCOPECT
SUSPENSION; ORAL
Gulf Drug Company HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES (H.R.) Zimbabwe
MIST DIARRHOEA
SUSPENSION
Caps PHARMACY MEDICINES (P.) Zimbabwe