sodium sucrose octasulfate

Sodium sucrose octasulfate is the fully sulfated disodium or polysodium salt of the disaccharide sugar sucrose. It is a highly water-soluble compound with the molecular formula C12H14Na8O35S8 and a molecular weight of approximately 1158.7 g/mol[6][10]. Sodium sucrose octasulfate is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in some gastrointestinal medications due to its ability to form protective barriers on mucosal surfaces. It acts locally by binding to proteins at sites of ulceration or injury in the gastrointestinal tract and forming a viscous protective layer that shields tissue from acid and enzymatic damage[2][3]. This mechanism underlies its use in preventing and treating ulcers and mucosal injuries.

Other names

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