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SORBITOL

Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
GCP Laboratories


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




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
Ask a doctor before use if you
  • are taking mineral oil
  • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if

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)

SORBITOL

SORBITOL

sorbitol SOLUTION

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:57896-435
Route of Administration RECTAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
sorbitol 13.5 g

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
water

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:57896-435-16 473 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2000-01-01


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