1995
Phenolphthalein, a Common Laxative, Linked to Ovarian and Other Cancers
Experiments conducted by NIEHS researchers show that phenolphthalein, a widely used laxative, causes ovarian and other cancers in laboratory rats and mice.
Tags: cancer
Citation:
Environmental Health Perspectives. 1996. Fear of phenolphthalein? Environ Health Perspect. 104(3):250. [PDF]
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Environmental Health Perspectives articles:
- Phenolphthalein-containing Laxative Use in Relation to Adenomatous Colorectal Polyps in Three Studies
- 1996 Forum: Fear of Phenolphthalein?
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