Phenolphthalein
Sold as Laxicaps p, Semilax, Lion laxative, Dr mackenzie's veinoids, Dark purge, Quicklax, Purg-lax, Kiblax pills, Marshall's kidlax
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-benzofuran-1-one
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 4764.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 5
- Registrations
- 9
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Premier Pharmaceutical Co LtdCancelled | Laxicaps p | Not stated | 310437 | Not determined | None |
| African Medicines (Pty) Ltd Trading As Pakmed Self Medication | Semilax, Lion laxative, Dark purge, Purg-lax, Kiblax pills | tablets | E0964, E0968, E1380, H1697, H1712 | Not determined | None |
| Pharmacare limited û woodmeadCancelled | Dr mackenzie's veinoids | Not stated | E1029 | Not determined | None |
| Ejax Distributors (Pty) LtdCancelled | Quicklax | Not stated | H0145 | Not determined | None |
| Marshall Traditional Healthcare CC | Marshall's kidlax | tablets | H1837 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laxicaps p EACH CAPSULE CONTAINS PHENOLPHTHALEIN 125,0 mg YELLOW | Not listed | 31043731/11.5/0437 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Semilax tablets TABLET PHENOLPHTHALEIN A 50 MG | Tablets | E0964 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Lion laxative tablets TABLET PHENOLPHTHALEIN A 150 MG | Tablets | E0968 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Dr mackenzie's veinoids EACH TABLET CONTAINS PHENOLPHTHALEIN 16 MG | Not listed | E1029E/11.5/1029 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Dark purge tablets TABLET PHENOLPHTHALEIN A 129,6 MG | Tablets | E1380 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Quicklax EACH TABLET CONTAINS PHENOLPHTHALEIN 125,0 mg | Not listed | H0145H/11.5/145 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Purg-lax tablets TABLET PHENOLPHTHALEIN A 30 MG | Tablets | H1697 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Kiblax pills TABLET PHENOLPHTHALEIN A 32 MG | Not listed | H1712 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Marshall's kidlax tablets TABLET PHENOLPHTHALEIN A 32 MG | Tablets | H1837 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.