Sorbitol

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Sorbitol (/s(r)btl/), less commonly known as glucitol (/lustl/), is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the converted aldehyde group (−CHO) to a primary alcohol group (−CH2OH). Most sorbitol is made from potato starch, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes.[3] It is converted to fructose by sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenas...

Mannitol + Sorbitol

Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and medication.[3][4] It is used as a low calorie sweetener as it is poorly absorbed by the intestines.[3] As a medication, it is used to decrease pressure in the eyes, as in glaucoma, and to lower increased intracranial pressure.[5][4] Medically, it is given by injection.[6] Effects typically begin within 15 minutes and last up to 8 hours.&am...

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Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and medication.[3][4] It is used as a low calorie sweetener as it is poorly absorbed by the intestines.[3] As a medication, it is used to decrease pressure in the eyes, as in glaucoma, and to lower increased intracranial pressure.[5][4] Medically, it is given by injection.[6] Effects typically begin within 15 minutes and last up to 8 hours.&am...

My husband has been taking niquitin gum, about twelve daily and has been suffering frequent loose bowel movements. I think this may be due to Surbiton but he doesn't believe me, any advice or confirmation that this could be the cause of the symptoms ## Hello, Lesley! How is your husband doing? And yes, sorbitol can do that, it has actually even been used as a laxative in higher amounts. But in people that chew a lot of sugar free gum that contains it, sorbitol has been known to cause severe diarrhea with rapid weight loss. He should double check with his doctor to ascertain if it is the cause, but there's a very good chance that it is. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Thanks for your reply. My husband has been chewing a lot of gum lately to combat nicotine withdrawa...

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liquid ## How many spoonfulls are in 30mL? ## A teaspoon is considered to be 5mls, so you'd get about 6 out of 30mls. Learn more Sorbitol details here. Sorbitol is usually used as a laxative, though it has quite a few other uses, as well. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can you take it orally

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I am so frustrated with drug companies adding sugar alcohols like sorbitol and mannitol in medicines. I have been taking Prilosec for gastritis for about 10 months. My doctor asked that the pharmacist give me an rx (for gastritis) that does not contain sorbitol. I have been taking the Prilosec for over 1 month and I am still having my symptoms. I just check the ingredients and it contains mannitol which is just like sorbitol. WHY is this allowed in medicine. There are a huge number of people (especially those with irritable bowel syndrome) who are becoming sicker because sorbitol and mannitol causes gastritis issues with them and others like me who get extremely sick (and dehydrated) with just a little bit of this! It is extremely dangerous for young children and the elderly. How can I ...

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how does cyproheptadine hydrochloride and sorbitol function in humanbody? And what's the indication of this very medicine? ## I am 30 years and always experiencing weight loss in my entire life. All tried all kinds of nutritional shakes and food supplement but see no result, I notice eating disorder for my self. Can I get some flesh on my bones or gain some weight when I take this product, cyproheptadine hydrochloride

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PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form): Plerus® Cough Syrup COMPOSITION: Each 100 ml contains 10 ml of Pelargonium Sidoides root extract as active ingredient. Other ingredients: Sorbitol ,Potassium Sorbate ,Citric Acid, Maltitol and Honey flavor. Alcohol-free, Sugar-free -Colourant-free. PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: Complementary medicine. PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION: Mucolytic, spasmolytic and cough relieving. Pelargonium Sidoides root extract liquefies mucus, relaxes convulsive cough and calms coughing. In this way, Pelargonium Sidoides root extract combats the typical complaints of bronchitis (increased formation of viscous mucus, shortness of breath and irritation of the throat). Troublesome and painful coughing is calmed, but not blocked, which is important for being able to cough u...

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Please provide specific details on the side effects of Sangobion ## Sangobion is a vitamin supplement containing: Copper sulfate (200 mcg), Fe gluconate (250 mg), folic acid (1 mg), manganese sulfate (200 mcg), sorbitol (25 mg), vit B12 (7.5 mcg), vit C (50 mg). It is used primarily to treat iron deficiency anemia. I am afraid that since it is a supplement and not classified as a drug, I can't find the rest of the information you are seeking regarding side effects. If this is taken properly by a healthy individual I can say that there shouldn't be any side effects other than the possibility of digestive issues with the pills. I am not a doctor; just basing this info off of close friends experiences and personal experiences with taking multivitamin pills. It is important to know ...

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indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, principles of care, treatment, side effects ## Sangobion is a supplement containing: Copper sulfate 200 mcg, Fe gluconate 250 mg, folic acid 1 mg, manganese sulfate 200 mcg, sorbitol 25 mg, vit B12 7.5 mcg, vit C 50 mg It is used primarily to treat iron deficiency anemia. I am afraid that since it is a supplement and not classified as a drug, I can't find the rest of the information you are seeking. Does anyone else know? ## What are the indications of sangobion tablet? ## My weight is 66kg and I want to lose weight. Can I use Singabion tablets for weight loss?

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I live in Indonesia and unfortunately, the labels here are not as complete as it would be in other countries. I am currently taking - 1. Sangobion (Ferrous Gluconate, Manganese, Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Vit C, Folic Acid, Vit B, Sorbitol), 2. Enervon-C Multivitamins, 3. Evening Primrose Oil and 4. Levothyroxine. I think the EPO is gluten-free, but I am not sure of the rest. I would appreciate your feedback as I am new at this and I would hate to have gluten hidden in my vitamins / medicine while I avoid all the foods that I used to love. :( Thank you in advance!

is sangobion capsule safe for my 8 year old daugther? i want her to take sangobion becuase shes anemic ## What has her doctor advised? Have there been tests performed to confirm she's anemic? Sangobion contains Copper, Iron, Folic Acid, Manganese, Sorbitol, Vitamin C and Vitamin B12. However, I do not know if the amounts are appropriate for children and there are no dosing instructions or usage instructions included on the medication page. ## hi,my name is tania i am 15+ i want to gain my weight,my friend told me about sangobion capsules,i am worried that it will give any side effect?please tell me fst ## my son taking a sangobion syrup as prescibe our pedia coz hes red blood cells is low...its ok that i will give him also a enervon multivitamins at the same time.... ## pang ilang b...

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I have nighttime acid reflux mostly. The ranitidine works to keep my acid lower but I get very vivid dreams. I try occasional Gaviscon but all these antacids with artificial sugars give me bad gas and are bad for you. They say tums and other antacids would taste too chalky w/o the sorbitol? Too much baking soda is bad for your kidneys... PPIs are generally bad for you. My head is elevated and I don't have any food or drinks for 3 hrs. before bed. Any ideas on a safe antacid for nighttime GERD? ## Hi Trish, Sorry to hear about your condition with GERD. My dad has a similar problem and also doesn't eat or drink a few hours before bedtime. He was also searching for an alternative and I found a natural product containing apple cider vinegar and raw manuka honey that solves his acidi...

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Does Cheratussin AC contain any gluten ingredients, among other drugs? ## According to DailyMed, Cheratussin AC contains the following INACTIVE ingredients: - alcohol - caramel - citric acid - FD&C red #40 - flavor - glycerin - menthol racemic - purified water - saccharin sodium - sodium benzoate - sorbitol solution The manufacturer is Par (now owned by Endo), NDC 0603-1075. I don't believe any of those ingredients would contain gluten, although I don't know what is contained in their "flavor". As to other vitamins and medications, one would need to list specifics in order to look up the inactive ingredients and help determine whether there are any gluten-containing compounds. Update June 13, 2019: I called Par at (800) 828-9393, option 2 - and asked whether Cheratus...

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Zopolrestat

Aldose reductase inhibitors are a class of drugs being studied as a way to prevent eye and nerve damage in people with diabetes. Contents 1 Mechanism 2 Examples 3 Diabetic cataract 4 Asthma and COPD 5 References Mechanism Their target, aldose reductase, is an enzyme that is normally present in many other parts of the body, and catalyzes one of the steps in the sorbitol(polyol) pathway that is responsible for fructose formation from glucose. Aldose reductase activity increases as the gl...

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Aldose reductase inhibitors are a class of drugs being studied as a way to prevent eye and nerve damage in people with diabetes. Contents 1 Mechanism 2 Examples 3 Diabetic cataract 4 Asthma and COPD 5 References Mechanism Their target, aldose reductase, is an enzyme that is normally present in many other parts of the body, and catalyzes one of the steps in the sorbitol(polyol) pathway that is responsible for fructose formation from glucose. Aldose reductase activity increases as the gl...

I found 2 pills. They are pretty small. It looks like it can be cut into 2 pieces. All it says on it is E7. ## A white round pill with E | 7 on one side and blank on the other is Ethambutol hydrochloride (400mg); marketed for use in treating tuberculosis. Inactive Ingredients: - Gelatin - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - Magnesium Stearate - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Sorbitol - Stearic Acid - Sucrose - Titanium Dioxide For verification, the manufacturer is listed as Sti Pharma and the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 68850-005. You can also click on the NDC link to view an image of the pill. I hope this helps! ## I found a small round pill that looks like a fancy E 7 that looks like it could be cut in half any idea what it is? ## Also trying to ID a round off white pill imprint E 7 #...

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allergic reaction of astymin 3 i.v. please . ## Astymin 3 is a nutritional supplement product, given via I.V. It contains: L- arginine hydrochloride 8 mg, glycine 10 mg, L-histidine hydrochloride 4 mg, L-isoleucine 5.5 mg, L-leucine 12.3 mg, L-methionine 7.1 mg, L-phenylalanine 8.7 mg, L-threonine 5.4 mg, L-tryptophan 1.8 mg, L-valine 6.1 mg, L- lysine hydrochloride 22.3 mg amd sorbitol 50 mg/1 mL. As to an allergic reaction to some component, it could include: trouble breathing, accelerate heart rate, itching and swelling of the tongue and throat and requires immediate medical attention. Are there any questions or comments? ## can astymin iv be given im, as it is very difficult to get a vein ## Astymin 30ml inj. dosage, what is difference between two inj. and how long can a healthy per...

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white pill round CL on one side 12 on the other side ## County Line Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 0.125mgs of Hyoscyamine, which is most commonly used as a gastro-intestinal antispasmodic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, and abdominal cramping. The inactive ingredients may possibly include: silicon dioxide crospovidone magnesium stearate mannitol sorbitol Is there anything else I can help with?

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uses and side effects ## It looks as if this pill is manufactured outside of the US, so I am limited by sources to find out full information on this medication. Neogobion appears to be an Antianemic pre & post natal multivitamin, used basically to prevent and treat demand or deficiencies. It contains the following: Fe gluconate (250 mg), vit C (50 mg), manganese sulphate (0.2 mg), folic acid (1 mg), copper sulphate (0.2 mg), vit B12 (7.5 mcg), sorbitol (25 mg). Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add.

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