Xylitol
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Xylitol is a five carbon sugar alcohol derived from xylose by reduction of the carbonyl group. Xylitol is as sweet as sucrose and is used as a noncariogenic sweetener and also as a sugar substitute in diabetic diet.
Indications
Xylitol is primarily indicated in conditions like CHO deficiency.
Contraindications
Xylitol
Side Effects
Xylitol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Renal failure, Unconsciousness, which are responsible for the discontinuation of Xylitol therapy.
Warnings
It should not be used in patients with cardiac insufficiency and irreversible liver damage.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
250 mg/kg.min (250 (250)) As recommended. IV Inf — As Required
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
None well documented.
Storage
Gel
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.