Sorbitol Pharmacology

Sorbitol

About Sorbitol

A sugar alcohol, Sweetener, non-stimulant laxative, Osmotic diuretic, Genitourinary Irrigant.

Mechanism of Action of Sorbitol

Sorbitol is hydrolysed in the colon to short chain fatty acids. This fatty acid stimulates colonic propulsive motility by osmotically drawing water into the lumen.

Pharmacokinets of Sorbitol

Absorption: It is absorbed after oral administration

Onset of Action for Sorbitol

N/A

Duration of Action for Sorbitol

N/A

Half Life of Sorbitol

N/A

Side Effects of Sorbitol

1.Abdominal discomfort
2.Flatulence

Contra-indications of Sorbitol

Hypersensitivity to Sorbitol

Special Precautions while taking Sorbitol

1.Gastro intestinal obstruction

Pregnancy Related Information

N/A

Old Age Related Information

N/A

Breast Feeding Related Information

N/A

Children Related Information

N/A

Indications for Sorbitol

N/A

Interactions for Sorbitol

N/A

Typical Dosage for Sorbitol

Sorbitol 70% solution is available
Oral: 15 - 30 ml is taken at bed time, if needed dose can be increased to 60ml / day

Schedule of Sorbitol

N/A

Storage Requirements for Sorbitol

Store at room temperature. Protect from heat, light and moisture.Keep out of the reach of children

Effects of Missed Dosage of Sorbitol

Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose.Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Sorbitol

Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Sorbitol in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including sorbitol.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for sorbitol and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for sorbitol may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take sorbitol only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for sorbitol before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for sorbitol with the pharmacy.

Sorbitol is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for sorbitol might be better known than sorbitol itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have sorbitol in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for sorbitol.