sorbitol 3% in plastic container
Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container (Sorbitol) is a medication used to treat Constipation, Poisoning.
Sorbitol · by Baxter Hlthcare
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Sorbitol
- Form
- Irrigant
- Strength
- Sorbitol 3GM/100ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- constipation, poisoning
- Manufacturer
- Baxter Hlthcare
- FDA application
- NDA017863
What is Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container?
From the FDA label:3% Sorbitol Urologic Irrigating Solution is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, nonhemolytic, electrically nonconductive solution in a single dose UROMATIC Plastic Container for use as a urologic irrigating solution. Each liter contains 30 g Sorbitol in Water for Injection. pH 5.0 (4.5 to 6.5). Osmolarity 165 mOsmol/L (calc.). No antimicrobial agent has been added. Sorbitol is a reduced form of dextrose and is designated chemically as D-Glucitol, The UROMATIC plastic container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyvinyl chloride (PL 146 plastic). The amount of water that can permeate from inside the container into the overwrap is insufficient to affect the solution significantly. Solutions in contact with the plastic container can leach out certain of its chemical components in very small amounts within the expiration period, e.g., di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), up to 5 parts per million; however, the safety of the plastic has been confirmed in tests in animals according to USP biological tests for plastic containers as well as by tissue culture toxicity studies. Sorbitol Structural Formula
How to use
The volume of solution needed will vary with the nature and duration of the urologic procedure. If desired, warm in overwrap to near body temperature in a water bath or oven heated to not more than 45°C. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
Side effects
Life threatening adverse reactions with intravenous sorbitol infusions have been reported in patients with fructose intolerance. The literature reports occasional adverse reactions for intravenous sorbitol infusions. These include disturbances such as acidosis, electrolyte loss, marked diuresis, urinary retention, edema, dryness of mouth and thirst, and dehydration; cardiovascular/pulmonary disorders such as pulmonary congestion, hypotension, tachycardia, angina-like pains, and other general reactions such as blurred vision, convulsions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rhinitis, chills, vertigo, and backache. Allergic reactions reported to occur from sorbitol include urticaria. Should adverse reactions occur, discontinue the irrigant and reevaluate the clinical status of the patient. Post-Marketing Experience Following off-label use of 3% Sorbitol Urologic Irrigating Solution for hysteroscopic procedures in women, life-threatening adverse events related to fluid overload have been reported.
Warnings
Important safety information
Not for injection. Not for use in patients with documented or suspected fructose intolerance. Solutions for urologic irrigation must be used with caution in patients with severe cardiopulmonary or renal dysfunction. Irrigating fluids used during transurethral prostatectomy have been demonstrated to enter the systemic circulation in relatively large volumes; thus sorbitol irrigating solution must be regarded as a systemic drug. Absorption of large amounts of fluids containing sorbitol may significantly alter cardiopulmonary and renal dynamics. Appropriate patient monitoring should be maintained due to the possibility of fluid overload. Should fluid overload occur, intensive fluid and electrolyte management is necessary. Monitoring of fluid and electrolyte levels beyond the acute phase may be considered due to the possibility of delayed fluid absorption. (See ADVERSE REACTIONS, Post-Marketing Experience) Hyperglycemia from metabolism of absorbed sorbitol may occur in patients with diabetes mellitus. The contents of an opened container should be used promptly to minimize the possibility of bacterial growth or pyrogen formation. Discard the unused portion of irrigating solution since no antimicrobial agent has been added.
Who should not take Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container
Anuria.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Irrigant
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container treat?
- Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container (Sorbitol) may be used to treat constipation, poisoning, 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.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container. 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 Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container?
- Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container is marketed by Baxter Hlthcare. You can see Baxter Hlthcare's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container a brand-name or generic drug?
- Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Sorbitol.
- Is Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container available over the counter?
- No. Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container 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 Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container come in?
- Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container is currently marketed as irrigant, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container FDA-registered?
- Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017863. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container?
- Sorbitol 3% in Plastic Container's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: Life threatening adverse reactions with intravenous sorbitol infusions have been reported in patients with fructose intolerance. The literature reports occasional adverse reactions for intravenous sorbitol infusions. These include disturbances such as acidosis, electrolyte loss, marked diuresis,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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