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Sorbitol Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Sorbitol may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Sorbitol - for the Consumer

Sorbitol Irrigation Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Sorbitol Irrigation Solution:

Dry mouth; increased or decreased urination.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Sorbitol Irrigation Solution:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; change in heart rate; chest pains; confusion; diarrhea; nausea; seizures; shortness of breath; swelling of hands or feet; thirst; tiredness; vomiting.

Sorbitol Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Sorbitol Solution:

Anal irritation; diarrhea; gas; nausea; stomach cramps.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Sorbitol Solution:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); continuing constipation; dizziness; rectal bleeding; sudden weight gain; unusual swelling; vomiting; weakness.

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Sorbitol Side Effects - for the Professional

Sorbitol

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.

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