Sorbitol

Sorbitol-Mannitol Irrigation is indicated for use as a urologic irrigating fluid during transurethral prostatic resection and other transurethral surgical procedures.

Medication guideLabel updated 2025-12-31

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Drug facts

Used for: Sorbitol-Mannitol Irrigation is indicated for use as a urologic irrigating fluid during transurethral prostatic resection and other transurethral surgical procedures.

More about this medicine

Active Ingredient

Sorbitol 70% USP

Purpose

Laxative

Uses

releieves 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, ask your doctor

Warnings

For rectal use only

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

are taking mineral oil
have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Stop use and aska doctor if you have a rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.

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 Do not exceed recommended dose

Cite this page

NLM: sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Sorbitol; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/sorbitol
APA 7th: sofidex. (2026, August 2). Sorbitol. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/sorbitol
AMA 11th: Sorbitol. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/sorbitol

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