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GeriCare Sorbitol Solution

SORBITOL

Standard Dose
Directions Do not exceed recommended dose 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 of age Ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
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
Summary

Indications and usage 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 Dosage and administration Directions Do not exceed recommended dose 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.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage 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 Dosage and administration Directions Do not exceed recommended dose 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 of age Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions 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.

Monitoring

  • • 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.