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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Sorbitol purchase.
Read drug prescription
It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Sorbitol before taking it.
Sorbitol uses
is a hyperosmotic laxative used to treat occasional constipation.Sorbitol indications
Sorbitol is a hyperosmotic laxative used to treat occasional constipation.Sorbitol contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity, renal failure, hepatic failure, inborn errors of metabolism.Sorbitol dosage
Adult Dose for Constipation: Oral: 30 to 150 mL (70% solution) once. Rectal: 120 mL (25% to 30% solution) as a rectal enema once.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.
Sorbitol usage
It comes as a solution to take by mouth with or without food.Sorbitol precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hypersensitivity, diabetes, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, rectal bleeding, a sudden change in bowel habits lasting over 2 weeks, elderly, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women.Do not take additional laxatives or stool softeners while taking Sorbitol unless directed by your doctor.
Do not use Sorbitol beyond the recommended dose.
Sorbitol should be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with others.
Do not use Sorbitol for longer than 1 week without consulting with your health care provider.
Sorbitol side effects
Nausea, gas, diarrhea, stomach cramps or anal irritation, hives, difficult breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat, rectal bleeding, weakness, dizziness, persistent urge to empty the bowel, injury or disorder in digestive tract.Sorbitol warning
Avoid excess dosage.Sorbitol storage conditions
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat, light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep away from children and pets.Compare prices at online shops
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Sorbitol medicine in some well-known online stores.