Lactitol Monohydrate

Lactitol is used to treat chronic idiopathic (unknown cause) constipation (CIC). It works by increasing peristalsis (contractions) in the colon, leading to an increase in the number of bowel movements. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Lactitol is used to treat chronic idiopathic (unknown cause) constipation (CIC). It works by increasing peristalsis (contractions) in the colon, leading to an increase in the number of bowel movements. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Lactitol Monohydrate

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Bloated excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels full feeling passing gas Less common Diarrhea pressure in the stomach swelling of the abdominal or stomach area Incidence not known Difficulty in breathing or swallowing fever hives, itching, rash nausea reddening of the skin, especially around the ears swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose unusual tiredness or weakness Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Body aches or pain chills cough ear congestion headache loss of voice sneezing sore throat stuffy or runny nose Less common Blurred vision dizziness nervousness pounding in the ears slow or fast heartbeat Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Absorption of lactate from colonic metabolism of lactitol can potentyially result in acid- base disturbances, and diarrhoea induced by lactitol can be associated with hypokalemia and hypernatremia. potassium deficiency may increae the risk of toxic effects of glycoisde in patients receiving concomitnt therapy. periodic monitoring of serum electrolytes, blood glucose and blood lactate is suggested.if watery stools are noticed, one should either reduce the quantity of administration or suspend administration.Blood electrolyte levels should be monitored regularly in elderly or debilitated patients on long term treatment. Patient who complain of nausea should be advised to take with meal. lactitol is not recommeded in case of ileostomy or colostomy. Fecal impaction should be treated by alternative methods prior to using lactitol.

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.

No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

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