Label: ismotic- isosorbide solution

ISMOTIC® is a 45% w/v solution of isosorbide in a vanilla-mint flavored vehicle. ISMOTIC is a caramel colored aqueous solution that is chemically stable at room temperature.

Each mL contains:

Isosorbide 45% w/v (Isosorbide Concentrate 60.6%), Alcohol 0.3% w/v, Caramel, Creme de Menthe, Malic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharin Calcium, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitol Solution, Vanilla Concentrate Imitation #20, Potassium Hydroxide (to adjust pH), and Purified Water.

DM-00

Typical analysis of electrolyte content:

4.6 meq. of Sodium/220 mL ISMOTIC Solution

0.9 meq. of Potassium/220 mL ISMOTIC Solution

Isosorbide, the osmotic agent in ISMOTIC, is a dihydric alcohol with the formula C6H10O4 represented by the structure:

Isosorbide is rapidly absorbed after oral administration. It is essentially nonmetabolized, and in the circulation, it contributes to the tonicity of the blood until it is eliminated by the kidney unchanged. While in the blood, isosorbide acts as an osmotic agent to promote redistribution of water toward the circulation with ultimate elimination in the urine. The physical action of ISMOTIC is similar to that of other osmotic drugs.

For the short-term reduction of intraocular pressure. May be used prior to and after intraocular surgery. May be used to interrupt an acute attack of glaucoma.

1. Well-established anuria
2. Severe dehydration
3. Frank or impending acute pulmonary edema
4. Severe cardiac decompensation
5. Hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation

1. With repeated doses, consideration should be given to maintenance of adequate fluid and electrolyte balance.
2. If urinary output continues to decrease, the patient’s clinical status should be closely reviewed. Accumulation of ISMOTIC may result in overexpansion of the extracellular fluid.

Nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, and disorientation may occur. Occurrences of syncope, gastric discomfort, lethargy, vertigo, thirst, dizziness, hiccups, hypernatremia, hyperosmolarity, irritability, rash and light-headedness have been reported.

The recommended initial dose of isosorbide is 1.5 gm/kg body weight (equivalent to 1.5 mL /lb. of body weight). The onset of action is usually within 30 minutes while the maximum effect is expected at 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The useful dose range is 1 to 3 gm/kg body weight and the drug effect will persist up to 5 to 6 hours. Use two to four times a day as indicated. Palatability may be improved if the medication is poured over cracked ice and sipped.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGES ARE:

Disposable plastic bottles of 220 mL (100 gm of isosorbide/220 mL) for oral use only.

NDC 0065-0034-08

Storage: Store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

CAUTION: Federal ( USA) law prohibits dispensing without prescription.

Mfd. for: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA

Mfd. by: ALCON (Puerto Rico) INC.

Humacao, Puerto Rico 00791 USA

July 1997      Printed in USA

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