resectisol
Resectisol (Mannitol) is an osmotic diuretic used to treat Anuria, Brain Edema, Ocular Hypertension, Oliguria.
Mannitol · by B Braun
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Mannitol
- Drug class
- Osmotic Diuretic
- Form
- Solution
- Strength
- Mannitol 5GM/100ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- anuria, brain edema, ocular hypertension
- Manufacturer
- B Braun
- FDA application
- NDA016704
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Mannitol - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Resectisol treat?
- Resectisol (Mannitol) may be used to treat anuria, brain edema, ocular hypertension, oliguria, ascites, cardiac edema, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Resectisol work?
- Resectisol is a osmotic diuretic. Osmotic diuretics like mannitol are sugar-like molecules that the kidney filters but cannot reabsorb, so they stay in the urine and pull water along with them like a magnet. This boosts urine output and can also draw excess fluid out of swollen tissues, such as a swollen brain.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Resectisol?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Resectisol. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Resectisol?
- Resectisol is marketed by B Braun. You can see B Braun's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Resectisol a brand-name or generic drug?
- Resectisol is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Mannitol.
- Is Resectisol available over the counter?
- No. Resectisol is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Resectisol come in?
- Resectisol is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Resectisol?
- Resectisol is classified as osmotic diuretic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Resectisol FDA-registered?
- Resectisol is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA016704. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about MANNITOL
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 6,283 reports naming MANNITOL — the active ingredient in Resectisol, and the FDA flagged 91% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- renal failure621 reports
- anxiety513 reports
- injury495 reports
- renal impairment483 reports
- stress465 reports
- fear430 reports
- nausea395 reports
- renal injury394 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean MANNITOL caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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