Ruscogenin
(BAN, USAN, rINN)

💊 Chemical information
Ruscogenina; Ruskojenin. (25R)-Spirost-5-ene-1β,3β-diol.
Chemical formula: C27H42O4 = 430.6.
CAS — 472-11-7.
💊 Profile
Ruscogenin is a sapogenin obtained from butcher’s broom, Ruscus aculeatus (Liliaceae). It has been applied in the local treatment of haemorrhoids as rectal ointment or suppositories. It has also been tried in peripheral vascular disorders.
💊 Preparations
Proprietary Preparations
Arg.: Flebodolor; Flebopom†; Spain: Ruscorectal†. Multi-ingredient: Arg.: Miopropan Proctologico; Procto Venart; Fr.: Proctolog; Gr.: Ibuproct; Ital.: Ruscoroid; Pol.: Ruskorex; Port.: Proctolog; Singapore: Proctolog; Spain: Abrasone Rectal; Hemodren Compuesto†; Neo Analsona; Proctolog; Ruscus; Venacol; Turk.: Proctolog.
Published May 08, 2019.