Sorbitol
A polyhydric alcohol with about half the sweetness of sucrose. Sorbitol occurs naturally and is also produced synthetically from glucose. It was formerly used as a diuretic and may still be used as a laxative and in irrigating solutions for some surgical procedures. It is also used in many manufacturing processes, as a pharmaceutical aid, and in several research applications.
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Tree Number(s): D02.033.800.813, D09.853.813
MeSH Unique ID: D013012
Registry Number: 506T60A25R
Entry Terms:
- Glucitol
- klysma Sorbit
- Medevac
- Sorbilax
- Yal
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