chlorophyll
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is chlorophyllin?
Chlorophyllin is used as an internal deodorant. It has been used to improve breath odor as
well as odors from urine, bowel movements (feces), or wound infections.
Chlorophyllin is used to reduce the odor of bowel movements (feces). It works by
preventing bacteria in the intestines from forming odor-producing substances in stools.
Chlorophyllin is intended to improve the quality of life in people who have fecal
incontinence due to spinal cord injury, bowel cancer, psychotic disorder, terminal illness, or other
disorders. Chlorophyllin is also used by people who have had a colostomy or ileostomy.
Chlorophyllin has also been used in alternative medicine as an antioxidant or
anti-inflammatory aid.
Not all uses for chlorophyllin have been approved by the FDA. Chlorophyllin should
not be substituted for prescription medications.
Chlorophyllin is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements
have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements
should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Chlorophyllin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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Content provided by Multum - Last Updated 11/10/2009
