Havmor T Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
A polyhydric alcohol with about half the sweetness of sucrose. Sorbitol occurs naturally and is also produced synthetically from glucose. It was formerly used as a diuretic and may still be used as a laxative and in irrigating solutions for some surgical procedures.
| Trade Name | Havmor T |
| Generic | Sorbitol + Tricholine |
| Type | Syrup |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Available Country | India |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Sorbitol is a product that can be used as a laxative to relieve constipation, and also as a urologic irrigating fluid. May also be used as a pharmaceutical sweetener.
Used as a non-stimulant laxative via an oral suspension or enema.
Havmor T is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Constipation, Constipation caused by Pregnancy, Occasional Constipation, Bladder irrigation therapy, Bowel preparation therapy, Preparation for rectoscopic or sigmoidoscopic examination
How Havmor T works
Sorbitol exerts its laxative effect by drawing water into the large intestine, thereby stimulating bowel movements.
Toxicity
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 15900 mg/kg [Rat].
Elimination Route
Sorbitol will either be excreted in the urine by the kidneys, or metabolized to carbon dioxide and dextrose.
