Sorbitol
Sorbitol
Definition
A sugar alcohol found in fruits and plants with diuretic, laxative and cathartic property. Unabsorbed sorbitol retains water in the large intestine through osmotic pressure thereby stimulating peristalsis of the intestine and exerting its diuretic, laxative and cathartic effect. In addition, sorbitol has one-third fewer calories and 60 % the sweetening activity of sucrose and is used as a sugar replacement in diabetes.
Also known as SORBITOL — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A06AD18 per RXNORM
- ATC A06AG07 per RXNORM
- ATC B05CX02 per RXNORM
- ATC V04CC01 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29462 per NCIT
- SCTID 19839007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 412513004 per RXNORM
- UNII 506T60A25R per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Poisoning | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |