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Is Difenoxin vegan?

Difenoxin

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Difenoxin is a synthetic opioid drug used, often combined with atropine, to treat diarrhea; it is the principal active metabolite of diphenoxylate.

Also known as 4-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 1-(3-cyano-3,3-diphenylpropyl)-4-phenyl-
INCI name Difenoxin
CAS number 28782-42-5
CosIng ID 81459
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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