Osmitrol

Active Ingredient(s): Mannitol
Category: Diuretic



Osmitrol Overview

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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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Mannitol
  • Injection: 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 250mg/ml, 5%
  • Powder: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 5mg, n/a,5mg,10mg,20mg,40mg
  • Solution: 5%
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Osmitrol: (4 results)

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  • 0338-0351 Osmitrol 5 g/100ml Intravenous Injection by Baxter Healthcare Corporation
  • 0338-0353 Osmitrol 10 g/100ml Intravenous Injection by Baxter Healthcare Corporation
  • 0338-0355 Osmitrol 15 g/100ml Intravenous Injection by Baxter Healthcare Corporation
  • 0338-0357 Osmitrol 20 g/100ml Intravenous Injection by Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Other drugs which contain Mannitol or a similar ingredient: (5 results)