Medicines/Generics/Lactulose

Lactulose

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Overview

Lactulose is used to treat chronic constipation . Lactulose is sometimes used to treat or prevent certain conditions of the brain that are caused by liver failure. These conditions can lead to confusion, problems with memory or thinking, behavior changes, tremors, feeling irritable, sleep problems, loss of coordination, and loss of consciousness. Lactulose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

You should not use lactulose if you are on a special diet low in galactose (milk sugar). Tell your doctor if you have ever had: diabetes ; or if you need to have any type of intestinal test using a scope (such as a colonoscopy ). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using lactulose and call your doctor at once if you have severe or ongoing diarrhea . Common side effects of lactulose may include: bloating, gas; stomach pain; diarrhea; or nausea , vomiting . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

High Risk Groups

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Adult Dosage

15 to 30 ml (22 (22.5)) As recommended. PO — As Required Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Mix lactulose powder with at least 4 ounces of water, milk, or fruit juice. Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Lactulose should produce a bowel movement within 24 to 48 hours. If you use lactulose long-term, you may need frequent medical tests. Tell your doctor if you have a planned colonoscopy or proctoscopy procedure. Store tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Avoid freezing. The liquid may turn darker in color, but this will not affect the medicine. Do not use the medicine if it becomes very dark or gets thicker or thinner in texture.

Child Dosage

2.5 to 0 ml (1.2 (1.25)) As recommended. As required according to age. — 335 mg/kg (340 (335)) 12 hourly Oral — -

Neonatal Dosage

209.3 mg/kg (210 (209.3)) 12 hourly Oral —

Drug Interactions

Other drugs may affect lactulose, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Storage

Oral Syrup, Rectal Soln Store in a well closed container, Below 20°C. Protect from Sunlight.

Available Brands in Pakistan

73 active brands listed alphabetically.

Lactulose

Available Brands in Pakistan

ACTOLAZE

ACTOSE

ACULAC

ACULAC

AL-CULOSE

ALOGEN

BERTOLAC

BILAGOL

BILAGOL-L

B-LACT

BOWLUP

BRYLAX

CANALAC

COLOSHYLD

CONSILAC

CONSTILAC

CONSTIMED

DAPAC

DAVILAC

DAY SOFT

DUBALAC

DULAC

DUPHALAC

EASYBOWL

EZ FLOW

EZ-FLOW

FLORALAC

GASTRILAX

G-LAC

GRAVILOSE

HEALAC

HELILAC

HI-LAC

INDOLACT

IRZALAC

JALAC

KLEENLAC

LACLOSE

LACNAN

LACNOVEX

LACTIL

LACTOBEX

LACTODIL

LACTOFINE

LACTOGIZ

LACTOMED

LACTONE

LACTOSAV

LACTOSEL

LACTOSEP

LACTOSOLE

LACTOZAF SOLUTION

LACTULAC

LACTUSURE

LACZA

LAEVOLAC

LAFELAX

LALOSE

LAXAMEN

LAXILOSE

LILAC

LUXAVE

MORINGA-LACT

OPALAC

OSMOLAC

PC - LAC

RADILOSE

SAFFLAC

SPACIO

TAVALOSE

TULAC

WERILAX

ZEFALAC