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LACTULOSE is a brand name for Galactose. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: In constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
3g/5ml In constipation: Adults Initially 15ml twice daily, gradually reducing according to patients needs. 0ml twice daily gradually reduced. Elderly No special recommendations in the elderly. In Hepatic Encephalopathy: 30 to 50ml 3 times daily, subsequently adjusted to produce 2 to 3 soft stools daily.
Method of administration For oral administration only. Lactulose may be taken with water or fruit juice.
Side effects occur rarely. Flatulence, cramps, abdominal discomfort have occurred seldomly especially when therapy is initiated. (These symptoms occur in about 20% of patients receiving full doses of the drug). Nausea and vomiting have also been reported particularly with higher dosage.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard.
Lactulose Solution should be used with caution in patients who are diabetic. The product contains lactose. 3).
1. Lactulose Solution should not be given to patients with gastro-intestinal obstruction. g. galacotosaemia, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Contains lactose:
Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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