Medicine in DR Congo · official US FDA label
Sorbitol 5 g
Sorbitol (sorbitol) · poudre
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This is a US label.
The official US FDA label for sorbitol, effective December 31, 2025, describes products sold in the United States. The medicine sold in DR Congo may differ in strength, form or approved uses: ask a pharmacist or a doctor.
Official US FDA label for sorbitol
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. The full label on DailyMed.
Uses
Uses releieves occasional constipation and irregularity generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour when used rectally as a pharmaceutical aide (sweetner) for other uses, ask your doctor
Dosage
US dosage, for products sold in the United States. For a medicine bought in DR Congo, follow its box, its leaflet or your pharmacist.
Directions Do not exceed recommended dose AGE DOSE Adults and children 12 years and over For rectal use only. Enema dosage is 120 mL of a 25 to 30% w/v solution (1 part of this product with 2.3 parts water) in a single daily dose as needed, or as directed by your doctor. Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor
Warnings and precautions
Warnings For rectal use only Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present for more than one week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if are taking mineral oil have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and aska doctor if you have a rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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Composition
| Substance | Strength | ATC code |
|---|---|---|
| Sorbitol (sorbitol) | 5 g | — |
Sources
- ●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
- ●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ●Essential medicines: national list of essential medicines of DR Congo (LNME).
Public information, for reference only: it does not replace the advice of a pharmacist or a doctor. Vimpia writes nothing about how to use a medicine and translates nothing: the label is the US FDA's, unchanged; names, composition and authorizations come from the official sources above.