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Sorbitol (Yal)

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.
Also Known As:
Yal; Medevac; Glucitol; Sorbilax; klysma Sorbit; D-Glucitol
Networked: 1248 relevant articles (55 outcomes, 106 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Obrosova, Irina G: 9 articles (06/2012 - 01/2002)
2. Kador, Peter F: 7 articles (02/2014 - 04/2003)
3. Reddy, G Bhanuprakash: 6 articles (02/2022 - 02/2005)
4. Blessing, Karen: 6 articles (02/2014 - 08/2004)
5. Dolfini, Diletta: 5 articles (12/2021 - 10/2019)
6. Karch, Helge: 5 articles (12/2017 - 09/2002)
7. Oates, Peter J: 5 articles (01/2010 - 01/2005)
8. Mantovani, Roberto: 4 articles (12/2021 - 10/2019)
9. Ronzio, Mirko: 4 articles (12/2021 - 01/2020)
10. Cohen, Daniel: 4 articles (01/2019 - 12/2014)

Related Diseases

1. Hepatic Encephalopathy
2. Dehydration (Water Stress)
3. Diabetic Neuropathies (Diabetic Neuropathy)
4. Hyperglycemia
5. Poisoning

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Glucose (Dextrose)
2. Lactulose (Duphalac)
3. Xylitol
4. Galactose (Galactopyranose)
5. Aldehyde Reductase (Aldose Reductase)
6. lactitol
7. Fructose
8. Chewing Gum (Chewing Gums)
9. Sugars
10. Sucrose (Saccharose)

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1. Therapeutics
2. Enema (Enemas)
3. Toothbrushing
4. Dental Care
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)