Benefits of sorbitol

WHAT IS SORBITOL AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Sorbitol is used to relieve occasional constipation and irregularity. Sorbitol generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour when used rectally.

• Sorbitol is also used as a pharmaceutical aide (sweetener).
• For other uses of sorbitol, ask your doctor.

WHAT ARE DOSAGES OF SORBITOL?

Dosages of Sorbitol:

Adult and Pediatric Dosage Forms and Strengths

Irrigation solution

• 3 g/100mL (3%)

Oral solution

• 70%

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

Constipation

• Adult, Oral: 30-150 mL (70% solution) once
• Adult, Rectal enema: 120 mL of 25-30% solution once
• Children under 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
• Children 2-11 years:
  • Oral: 2 mL/kg (as 70% solution) once
  • Rectal enema: 30-60 mL as 25-30% solution
• Children 12 years and older:
  • Oral: 30-150 mL (70% solution) once
  • Rectal enema: 120 mL of 25-30% solution once

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Adjunct

• Adult: 15 mL of 70% solution or 10-20 mL/2 hours orally until diarrhea occurs
• Children under 12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
• Children 12 years and older: 15 mL of 70% solution or 10-20 mL/2 hours orally until diarrhea occurs

Transurethral Surgical Procedures

• 3-3.3% as surgical procedure irrigation