Taurocholic Acid

**Definition:** The product of conjugation of cholic acid with taurine. Its sodium salt is the chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as a cholagogue and cholerectic.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.326.146.100.850.875 - D02.886.645.600.055.850.800 - D04.210.500.105.225.900 - D04.210.500.221.430.873

**Synonyms:** - Cholyltaurine