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SORBITOL


- for constipation; bowel prep; 
- mixed with Kayexalate to prevent fecal impaction and aid in elimination of potassium in cases of hyperkalemia
- osmotic / emollient laxative; 
- dose: 30-60ml of a 20-70% solution prn; 
- useful laxative with renal failure