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Medicines mannitolQuestion & answer

mannitol · Medicine question

Is mannitol a diuretic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Intravenous mannitol is an osmotic diuretic. It retains water in the kidney filtrate, increasing urine flow and electrolyte excretion.

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Mannitol 15% w/v Solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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