sorbit Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
A polyhydric alcohol with about half the sweetness of sucrose. sorbit 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.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | sorbit |
| Availability | Rx and/or OTC |
| Generic | Sorbitol |
| Sorbitol Other Names | D-glucitol, D-Sorbit, D-Sorbitol, G-ol, L-Gulitol, Sorbitol |
| Related Drugs | MiraLAX, Colace, docusate, Linzess, bisacodyl, senna |
| Weight | 5g |
| Type | Powder, For Solution |
| Formula | C6H14O6 |
| Weight | Average: 182.1718 Monoisotopic: 182.07903818 |
| Groups | Approved |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | Medical Union Pharmaceuticals Co |
| Available Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
sorbit 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.
sorbit 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 sorbit works
sorbit exerts its laxative effect by drawing water into the large intestine, thereby stimulating bowel movements.
Toxicity
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 15900 mg/kg [Rat].
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Disease Interaction
Major: inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction disorders, fluid expansionModerate: diabetes, sodium imbalances
Elimination Route
sorbit will either be excreted in the urine by the kidneys, or metabolized to carbon dioxide and dextrose.
