About sorbitol
Drug Name: sorbitol
Category: dehydration diuretic drug.
English name: Sorbitolum
EINECS No. 200-061-5
Synonyms: D-G1ucitol, Sorbol, Diakarmon, Nivitin
Molecular formula: C6H14O6
Properties: white crystalline powder; no smell, taste slightly sweet; slight lead wet. Soluble in water, soluble in ethanol. 5.48% aqueous solution of isotonic solution. Injection system: colorless clear liquid.
Storage: sealed.
Formulations: injection: 250mL (including 62.5g), 100mL (including 25g), 250mL (including 50g).

Clinical application 
Indications
For the treatment of cerebral edema and glaucoma, can also be used for heart and kidney function normal edema oliguria.
Dosage
Intravenous infusion, a 25% solution 250 ~ 500m1, the amount of time children 1 ~ 2g/kg, 20 to 30 minutes in the input. For the regression of brain edema, repeated every 6 to 12 hours injection.