Sorbitol is a laxative. It works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis,
which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.
Sorbitol is used to treat constipation.
It is also useful as an irrigating fluid for the urinary bladder during certain surgical
procedures (transurethral procedures).
It may also be used as a sweetener in food, cough syrups, and sugar-free chewing
gums.
It is also used in cosmetics as a moisturizer and skin thickener.
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Stomach pain
Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
Increased thirst
Shortness of breath
Weight gain
Weakness
Black or tarry stools
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women
unless absolutely necessary.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney
diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from
dehydration or electrolyte abnormalities due to the increased risk of worsening of
the patient's condition.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diabetes
mellitus since it may increase the sugar levels in the blood.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from severe
cardiopulmonary dysfunction due to the increased risk of fluid overload.
This medicine is not recommended for use for more than 1 week.
- Propylene glycol (CH8O2) is a commonly used drug solubilizer in topical, oral, and injectable medications. It is used as stabilizer for vitamins, and as a water-miscible cosolvent.
- Propylene Glycol is a lubricating agent used for the temporary relief of eye irritation caused by dryness of the eyes.
- Propylene Glycol is used in the treatment of dry eyes.
- It stabilizes the natural tear film and maintains necessary lubrication so your eyes don’t get dry and irritated.
- Propylene glycol is also used as moisturizer in cosmetic products and as a dispersant in fragrances.
- Common side effects of Propylene Glycol
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness),
- Blurred vision
- This medicine is considered safe for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- If you experience any symptoms such as eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation, worsening of the condition or persistence of symptoms for more than 72 hours, contact your doctor for further consultation.
.
.
Abdominal or stomach pain or cramps
Blurred vision
Decreased urine
Dry mouth
Fatigue
Flushed, dry skin
Fruit-like breath odor
Increased hunger
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Irregular heartbeat
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain or cramps
Nausea or vomiting
Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
Seizures
Shortness of breath
Sweating
Troubled breathing
Unexplained weight loss
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Agitation
Anxiety
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of
pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash,
redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration,
or warmth at the injection site
Bleeding or oozing from the puncture site, mouth, or nose that continues
Bloody or cloudy urine
Bloody, black, or tarry stools
Confusion
Coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
Depression
Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a
lying or sitting position
Drowsiness
Feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
Feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
Headache
Lightheadedness
Mood or mental changes
Muscle tremors
Nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
Pale skin
Rapid, deep breathing
Restlessness
Skin rash
Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Trouble with breathing when moving or walking
Unusual bleeding or bruising
.
