SORBITOL

Overview

SORBITOL is a Schedule H drug.
Sorbitol is a hyperosmotic laxative used to treat occasional constipation.

Usage

SORBITOL is generally used to treat: Constipation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hypersensitivity, diabetes, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, rectal bleeding, a sudden change in bowel habits lasting over 2 weeks, elderly, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not take additional laxatives or stool softeners while taking this medication unless directed by your doctor. Do not use this medication beyond the recommended dose. This medication should be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with others. Do not use this medication for longer than 1 week without consulting with your health care provider.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SORBITOL over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Common Side-Effects

SORBITOL : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin Irritation

Serious Side-Effects

SORBITOL : Vomit, Weakness (generalized), Dizziness

Rare Side-Effects

SORBITOL : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing

Technical Classification

SORBITOL is categorized as: LAXATIVES / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SORBITOL as Ingredient

3 TONE TC SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
ALKASOL P 1000MG/125MG/50MG LIQUIDDISODIUM HYDROGEN CITRATE 1000.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, SORBITOL 50.0 MG
APETIZ PLUS 2MG/275MG/2G SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG, SORBITOL 2.0 GM
APETON PLUS SYP 2MG/275MG/3.575MGTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
APILYSIN SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
APITAT SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG, SORBITOL 0.2 GM/ML
APPCYP 0.275G/2MG/3.75G SYPSORBITOL 3.75 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG, TRICHOLINE CITRATE 0.275 GM
APPEGAIN SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
APPETIDIN SYRTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2 MG
APTIMUST SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 2.0 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
CAPEX CZ SYPSORBITOL 70 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 60 MG, AMBROXOL 15 MG, SALBUTAMOL 1 MG
CELEMIX INFUSIONSORBITOL 5.0 %W/V
CHOLIV DPSTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 70.0 %W/V, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
CHOLIV L SYPSORBITOL 7.15 GM, TRICHOLINE CITRATE 0.55 GM
CIPLACTIN PLUSTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
COZYMIN 2% W/V/0.1% W/V NASAL SPRAYSORBITOL 2.0 %W/V, XYLOMETAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V
CYCOLINE 2MG/275MG/2MG SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 2.0 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
CYLIP P SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
CYP L 200ML SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2 MG
CYP L SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
CYPON 200ML SYRTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275 MG, SORBITOL 2 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2 MG
DECYP P SUSPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG, SORBITOL
DIOVOL SYPSORBITOL 1000 MG, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 250 MG, DIMETHICONE 40 MG
EPCYP SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 55 MG/ML, SORBITOL 3.75 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
EPISURE SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
GELUSIL PLUS SUSPALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 150 MG, DIMETHICONE 125 MG, SORBITOL 0.3 MG/ML
HAVMOR 2MG/275MG/3.575MG SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.575 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
HEMFER SYPFERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE 33 MG, ZINC SULFATE 7 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 7.5 MCG, HAEMOGLOBIN 2 GM, SORBITOL 0.75 GM, FOLIC ACID 0.5 MG
INTIWASHCOCAMIDO PROPYL BETADINE 7 %W/V, SORBITOL 1 %W/V, LACTIC ACID 1.2 %W/V, TEA TREE OIL 0.05 %W/V, POLYQUATERNIUM-7 0.5 %W/V, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES 0.25 %W/V
LIVERCOOL 55MG/715MG SYPSORBITOL 715.0 MG, TRICHOLINE CITRATE 55.0 MG
NASOVAC VACCINESORBITOL 5.0 %W/V, INFLUENZA VIRUS
NORMATONE 2MG/275MG/2G SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 2.0 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
NOSIKIND 0.1% (NF) NASAL DPSSORBITOL 2.0 %W/V, XYLOMETAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V
NOSIKIND P 2% W/V/0.05% W/V NASAL DPSSORBITOL 2.0 %W/V, XYLOMETAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V
ORAXIN 2MG/275MG/3GM SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 3.0 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG
OTRINOZ N-DPSSORBITOL 2 %W/V, XYLOMETAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V
OTRINOZ PEDIATRIC NASAL DPSXYLOMETAZOLINE 0.1 %W/V, SORBITOL 0.2 %W/V
PANTOP MPS SYPALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE , DIMETHICONE , MILK OF MAGNESIA , SORBITOL
PEDICAL SYPLYSINE 300 MG, NIACINAMIDE 25 MG, ZINC SULFATE 20 MG, D-PANTHENOL 10 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 3 MCG, RIBOFLAVIN 2.5 MG, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 MG, SORBITOL 2.5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1 MG
RANPON SYPCYPROHEPTADINE , SORBITOL , TRICHOLINE CITRATE
SINAREST NASAL SPRAYSORBITOL 2.0 %W/V, OXYMETAZOLINE 0.05 %W/V
SORBIC PLUS SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275 MG, CYPROHEPTADINE 2 MG, SORBITOL 2 MG
SORBILINE SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 550 MG, SORBITOL 0.715 MG/ML
SUGAR FREE 200GM POWDERSORBITOL
TONOLIVE SOLNTRICHOLINE CITRATE , SORBITOL
VIVADASE SYPSORBITOL 50 MG/ML, FUNGAL DIASTASE 50 MG, PEPSIN 10 MG
YOPON SYPTRICHOLINE CITRATE 275.0 MG, SORBITOL 2.0 GM, CYPROHEPTADINE 2.0 MG