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| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Osmitrol, Bronchitol, others |
| Other names | d -Mannitol, mannite, manna sugar |
| AHFS / Drugs.com | Monograph |
| License data | US DailyMed : Mannitol |
| Pregnancy / category | AU : B2 |
| Routes of / administration | Intravenous , by mouth , inhalation |
| ATC code | A06AD16 ( WHO ) B05BC01 ( WHO ) B05CX04 ( WHO ) R05CB16 ( WHO ) V04CX04 ( WHO ) |
| Legal status | |
| Legal status | CA : ℞-only · US : ℞-only · EU : Rx-only |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ~7% |
| Metabolism | Liver , negligible |
| Elimination half-life | 100 minutes |
| Excretion | Kidney : 90% |
| Identifiers | |
| IUPAC name | D -Mannitol / (2 R ,3 R ,4 R ,5 R )-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
| CAS Number | 69-65-8 |
| PubChem CID | 6251 |
| UNII | 3OWL53L36A |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C 6 H 14 O 6 |
| Molar mass | 182.172 g · mol−1 |
| 3D model ( JSmol ) | |
| SMILES | O[C@H]([C@H](O)CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO |
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Chemical compound
Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and medication. It is used as a low-calorie sweetener as it is poorly absorbed by the intestines. As a medication, it is used to decrease pressure in the eyes, as in glaucoma, and to lower increased intracranial pressure. Medically, it is given by injection or inhalation. Effects typically begin within 15 minutes and last up to 8 hours.