Lactulax Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Lactulose

Indications/Uses

Chronic constipation, portal-systemic encephalopathy, including hepatic pre-coma & coma conditions.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Chronic constipation Starting dose for 1st 3 days: Adult Severe cases 30 mL. Moderate cases 15-30 mL. Mild cases 15 mL. Childn 6-14 yr 15 mL, 1-5 yr 5-10 mL. Infant <1 yr 5 mL. Adjuvant dose Adult Severe cases 15-25 mL. Moderate cases 10-15 mL. Mild cases 10 mL. Childn 6-14 yr 10 mL, 1-5 yr 5-10 mL. Infant <1 yr 5 mL. Hepatic pre-coma & coma Maintenance daily dose: Adult 10-25 mL. Childn 7-14 yr 10 mL, 1-6 yr 5-10 mL. Infant <1 yr 5 mL.

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take during breakfast.

Contraindications

Galactose diet, galactosemia & GI obstruction.

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Special Precautions

Do not use for >1 wk.

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Adverse Reactions

Flatulence; nausea, vomiting; high doses: diarrhea.

Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

A06AD11 - lactulose ; Belongs to the class of osmotically acting laxatives.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lactulax syr 3.335 g/5 mL

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's (Rp62,000/botol);200 mL x 1's (Rp95,000/botol);60 mL x 1's (Rp44,000/botol)

Lactulax

lactulose

Manufacturer:

Ikapharmindo