SORBITOL
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
GCP Laboratories
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each tablespoonful=15 mL )
- Purpose
- SORBITOL Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- SORBITOL Other information
- Inactive ingredient
- package Label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each tablespoonful=15 mL )
Purpose
Laxative
SORBITOL Uses
- relieves occasional constipation and irregularity
- generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour when used rectally
- as a pharmaceutical aide (sweetner)
- for other uses, as your doctor
Warnings
Do not use- when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
- for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
- are taking mineral oil
- have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Age |
Dose |
adults and children 12 years and over |
For rectal use only. Enema dosage is 120 mL of a 25 to 30% w/v solution (1 part of this product with 2.3 parts water) in a single daily dose as needed, or as directed by your doctor. |
children under 12 years |
Ask a doctor. |
SORBITOL Other information
• store at room temperature 15-30C (59-86F)
• below 59F cloudiness and thickening may occur; warming will restore clarity and fluidity without affecting product quality
• do not freeze
• store in original container
• for institutional use only
Inactive ingredient
water
package Label
GERICARE
NDC 57896-435-16
SORBITOL SOLUTION USP
70% W/W
LAXATIVE
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use this product if inner seal over mouth of bottle is missing or broken.
16 FL OZ (473 mL)
SORBITOLsorbitol SOLUTION
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