Introduction About SORBILINE SYRUP

SORBILINE SYRUP is a combination of Sorbitol and Tricholine which belongs to the group of medicines called Laxatives and Bile acid binding agents respectively. It is used in the management of constipation, improves appetite and liver functions, normalises intestinal peristalsis movements. SORBILINE SYRUP also manages fatty liver disease (accumulation of fat in the liver) and hepatotoxicity.

Before starting the management with SORBILINE SYRUP, your doctor might ask you take several diagnostic tests. Before taking SORBILINE SYRUP inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, lung or heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

SORBILINE SYRUP is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. It should not be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor. The most common side effects of taking SORBILINE SYRUP are nausea, gas, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and anal irritation. Consult your doctor’s advice if any of these side effects or persists for a longer duration.

Uses Of SORBILINE SYRUP

It is used to:

• manage constipation
• improve appetite and liver functions
• normalise intestinal peristalsis movements
• prevent fatty liver and hepatotoxicity

How SORBILINE SYRUP Works

SORBILINE SYRUP helps in managing constipation and improving various liver conditions where Sorbitol is a Laxative which acts by drawing water from the tissues into the large intestine thus improving the bowel movements and relieving constipation. Tricholine citrate is a bile acid binding agent which shows a fat breakdown action which converts the deposited fat into good cholesterol hence helping in managing fatty liver and improper functioning of liver due to long term damage.

How to use SORBILINE SYRUP

Take SORBILINE SYRUP as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of SORBILINE SYRUP

How To Manage Side Effects

Bloating

Eat smaller and frequent meals. Eat and drink slow, and exercise regularly. If flatulence does not improve, contact your doctor.

Diarrhea

Drink a lot of fluids, such as fruit juice, water or squash to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine by yourself without consulting your doctor. If diarrhea does not improve, consult with your doctor.

Nausea And Vomiting

Take this medicine with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. If nausea does not improve, consult with your doctor.

Stomach Pain

Try to rest and relax. Try to have smaller and frequent meals or eat and drink slowly. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. If stomach pain does not improve, consult with your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

SORBILINE SYRUP is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.

Breastfeeding

Contraindicated

SORBILINE SYRUP is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take SORBILINE SYRUP if you are allergic to Sorbitol, Tricholine or any of its ingredients of this medicine.

Use In Pediatrics

Monitoring required

SORBILINE SYRUP should be not used in children unless prescribed by a doctor. Consult your doctor before using.

Use In Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of the management with SORBILINE SYRUP depending upon your age, disease condition and bodyweight. Consult your doctor.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking SORBILINE SYRUP, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

• medicines containing Vitamin A, D or K (used to manage vitamin deficiencies)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of SORBILINE SYRUP, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep SORBILINE SYRUP out of reach of children
• Store below 30°C

FAQs About SORBILINE SYRUP

Q: What is SORBILINE SYRUP used for?

A: SORBILINE SYRUP is a combination of Sorbitol and Tricholine which belongs to the group of medicines called Laxatives and Bile acid binding agents respectively. It is used in the management of constipation, improves appetite and liver functions, normalises intestinal peristalsis movements. SORBILINE SYRUP also manages fatty liver disease (accumulation of fat in the liver) and hepatotoxicity.

Q: Can SORBILINE SYRUP be given to pregnant and breast-feeding women?

A: SORBILINE SYRUP is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking.

Q: Can SORBILINE SYRUP cause diarrhoea?

A: Yes. Diarrhoea is a side effect of taking SORBILINE SYRUP. Drink a lot of fluids, such as fruit juice, water or squash to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine by yourself without consulting your doctor. If diarrhea does not improve, consult with your doctor.

Q: Can I take SORBILINE SYRUP with other medications?

A: SORBILINE SYRUP can delay the absorption of certain medicines. Before taking SORBILINE SYRUP, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine. Any medicine should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking [GBNKEYWOD]. Consult with your doctor once.

Q: When and how should I take SORBILINE SYRUP?

A: Take SORBILINE SYRUP as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. SORBILINE SYRUP should be taken with food and a full glass of water. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, disease condition and body weight.

References

1. KD. Tripathi. Gastrointestinal Drugs. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 670.

2. NIH National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubchem. Sorbitol. [Accessed on 25th July 2022] https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sorbitol

3. NIH National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubchem. Tricholine Citrate. [Accessed on 25th July 2022] https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tricholine-citrate

4. Saar Biotech. Tricholine Citrate. [Accessed on 25th July 2022] https://saarbiotech.in/Tricholine%20Citrate%20Syrup.html

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Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Liver Function Tests
• Complete Blood Count