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Karaya Gum

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Definition: Polysaccharide gum from Sterculia urens (STERCULIA). It is used as a suspending or stabilizing agent in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; a bulk-forming laxative; a surgical lubricant and adhesive; and in the treatment of skin ulcers.     
Pharmacological Action Tissue Adhesives 		Other names Tragacanth, Indian; Gum Karaya; Karaya, Gum; Indian Tragacanth; Gum, Karaya
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
poly-karaya  80997-81-5 alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl, mixt. with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer and karaya gum  *Karaya Gum *Povidone Drug Combinations. Med Chir Dig 1981;10(5):463
Prefil  78393-42-7 Guar gum, mixt. with karaya gum  *Galactans *Karaya Gum *Mannans Drug Combinations Dietary Fiber. Br J Clin Pract 1980;34(3):72
Kaologeais  78039-88-0 Karaya gum, mixt. with kaolin, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate (1:1), 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediyl dicarbamate and pectin  *Kaolin *Karaya Gum *Meprobamate Drug Combinations. Med Chir Dig 8(3):263;1979

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