Glycerol
Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen — ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
Also known as: 1,2,3-triglycerol, glycerin, glycerine, glycyl alcohol, propane-1,2,3-triol
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Glycerol is a drug in the Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1982. Recorded indications include Constipation.
- Drug class: Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen.
- Indications: Constipation.
- ATC code: A06AG04 (Enemas).
- Molecular formula: C3H8O3; molecular weight 92.09 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Constipation
Mechanism & targets
| Established pharmacologic class | Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen |
|---|
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-05-06 | FDA | — | B BRAUN |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
A06AG04 | ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM › DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION › DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION › Enemas |
A06AX01 | ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM › DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION › DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION › Other drugs for constipation |
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity | 1751.9 |
| Macular degeneration | 645.9 |
| Anaphylactic reaction | 453.5 |
| Anaphylactic shock | 445.2 |
| Methaemoglobinaemia | 426.3 |
| Cardiac arrest | 409.8 |
| Hypotension | 390.9 |
| Pemphigus | 357.9 |
| Hand deformity | 351.7 |
| Systemic lupus erythematosus | 347.1 |
| Synovitis | 335.0 |
| Toxic anterior segment syndrome | 329.1 |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Glycerol is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C3H8O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 92.09 g/mol |
| CAS number | 56-81-5 |
| InChIKey | PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 753 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Glycerol used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Glycerol: Constipation.
When was Glycerol first approved?
Glycerol was first approved by the FDA in 1982.
What drug class does Glycerol belong to?
Glycerol is in the Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen class.
What is the chemical formula of Glycerol?
Glycerol has the molecular formula C3H8O3 and a molecular weight of 92.09 g/mol.
Browse: all drugs starting with G · drug guides by category · protein targets A–Z.
Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1316 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL692 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 753 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB09462 — drug record
- FDA UNII PDC6A3C0OX — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Glycerol — current prescribing information (label search)
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
How this page is built: methodology · editorial policy & corrections.
For research and educational use only — not medical advice. This page is compiled automatically from public databases. It is not written or reviewed by a clinician. Do not start, stop or change any treatment based on it; consult a qualified healthcare professional. Spotted an error? See our corrections policy or email hello@molforge.ai.