Everyday additive may alter how your body absorbs medication

NCT ID NCT04534153

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a non-drug ingredient often added to medications, changes how the body absorbs the drug fexofenadine. Twelve healthy adults took fexofenadine alone or with low or high amounts of SLS. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood and stool to see if SLS affects absorption.

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  • Ucsf Ctsi Crc

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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