Gericare- Sorbitol 758

Gericare- Sorbitol 758
SPL v8
SPL
SPL Set ID b4dd7a41-380e-d94b-e053-2a95a90ac34a
Route
RECTAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-12-31
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Sorbitol (70 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Water

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2020-01-01
Description

Active Ingredient Sorbitol 70% USP

Medication Information

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.

Indications and Usage

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 and Administration

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

Description

Active Ingredient Sorbitol 70% USP

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 51727-6

Inactive ingredients water

Section 51945-4

Section 53413-1

Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast feeding ask a health professional before use.

Section 55105-1

Purpose

Laxative

Section 55106-9

Active Ingredient

Sorbitol 70% USP

Structured Label Content

Indications and Usage (34067-9)

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 and Administration (34068-7)

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 (34071-1)

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.

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 51727-6 (51727-6)

Inactive ingredients water

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Section 53413-1 (53413-1)

Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast feeding ask a health professional before use.

Section 55105-1 (55105-1)

Purpose

Laxative

Section 55106-9 (55106-9)

Active Ingredient

Sorbitol 70% USP

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

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