Sorbitol
Generic name: Sorbitol
Brand names: Arlex
Dosage form: oral liquid (70%)
Drug class:
Laxatives
Usage of Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a laxative. It is used to treat constipation.
Sorbitol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Sorbitol side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using sorbitol and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Sorbitol
You should not use sorbitol if you are allergic to it.
A laxative may be habit forming and should be used only until your bowel habits return to normal. Never share sorbitol with another person, especially someone with a history of eating disorder. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take sorbitol if you have:
It is not known whether sorbitol will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without medical advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether sorbitol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
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How to use Sorbitol
Usual Adult Dose for Constipation:
Oral: 30 to 150 mL (70% solution) once.Rectal: 120 mL (25% to 30% solution) as a rectal enema once.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Constipation:
2 to 11 years:Oral: 2 mL/kg (70% solution) once.Rectal: 30 to 60 mL (25% to 30% solution) as a rectal enema once.Greater than or equal to 12 years:Oral: 30 to 150 mL (70% solution) once.Rectal: 120 mL (25% to 30% solution) as a rectal enema once.
Warnings
A laxative may be habit forming and should be used only until your bowel habits return to normal. Never share sorbitol with another person, especially someone with a history of eating disorder. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if you have an allergy, if your bowel habits have changed suddenly in the past 2 weeks, or if you have nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain that has not been checked by a doctor.
Avoid taking other laxatives or stool softeners unless your doctor tells you to.
What other drugs will affect Sorbitol
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially other laxatives, stool softeners, or sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with sorbitol. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
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