Generics
Lactulose
Used For
Constipation
How it works
It contains a laxative called lactulose. It makes the stool softer and easier to pass, by drawing water into the bowel. It is not absorbed into your body.
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults : Initially 15ml twice daily . Children : Under 1 yr , 2.5ml , 1-4yr , 5ml , 5-10yr , 10ml. All twice Daily. This dose can be adjusted individually to a maintenance dose so that a maximum of 2 to 3 soft stools are produced per day.
Side Effects
Diarrhoea , Flatulence (wind) , Nausea (feeling sick) , Vomiting , Abdominal pain , Electrolyte imbalance due to diarrhoea.
Drug Interactions
Thiazides , Steroids , Aminoglycosides , Amphotericin B .
Indication
Treatment of constipation & hepatic Encephalopathy .




