Overview Lactulose Syrup is used for Constipation,Hepatic encephalopathyand other conditions. Lactulose is used to treat constipation. It's also used to treat a brain problem called portal-systemic encephalopathy. This problem is a complication of severe liver disease; this drug comes as a solution you take by mouth. It also comes as a rectal solution. The rectal solution is only given as an enema by a healthcare provider.

Overview

Lactulose Syrup is used for Constipation,Hepatic encephalopathyand other conditions.

This salt may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Detailed information related to Lactulose Syrup's uses, side-effects, reviews, questions, interactions, and precautions is as follows:

Indications

Lactulose is used to treat constipation. It’s also used to treat a brain problem called portal-systemic encephalopathy. This problem is a complication of severe liver disease; this drug comes as a solution you take by mouth. It also comes as a rectal solution. The rectal solution is only given as an enema by a healthcare provider.

Uses

Lactulose Syrup is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

·Constipation

·Hepatic encephalopathy

·Lactulose Syrup may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Dosage & Administration:

·Adults: initially 15 ml twice daily Children from 5 to 10 years: 10 ml twice daily

·Children under 5 years: 5 ml twice daily Babies under 1 year: 2.5 ml twice daily

 

Lactulose Syrup Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur in medicines that contain Lactulose Syrup. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

·Diarrhea

·Dehydration

·Lactulose Syrup may also cause side-effects not listed here.

If you notice otherside-effectsnot listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Other important Information on Lactulose Syrup

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Lactulose Syrup

·Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Lactulose Syrup, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.

·Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.

·Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Lactulose Syrup

·Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.

·Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Lactulose Syrup.

Indications

·Lactulose is used to treat constipation. It’s also used to treat a brain problem called portal-systemic encephalopathy. This problem is a complication of severe liver disease; this drug comes as a solution you take by mouth. It also comes as a rectal solution. The rectal solution is only given as an enema by a healthcare provider.

Dosage & Administration:

·Adults: initially 15 ml twice daily Children from 5 to 10 years: 10 ml twice daily

·Children under 5 years: 5 ml twice daily Babies under 1 year: 2.5 ml twice daily