Sorbitol - ț̢
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.
Synonyms : Baxter Brand of Sorbitol, Medefield Brand of Sorbitol, Medevac, Pharmacia Brand of Sorbitol, Sorbilax, Trommsdorff Brand of Sorbitol, Yal, klysma Sorbit