Laxalosan

Laxalosan

lactulose

Manufacturer:

Sanbe

Marketer:

Sanbe
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Lactulose
Indications/Uses
Chronic constipation, portal-systemic encephalopathy including hepatic pre-coma & coma.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Chronic constipation Adult Severe condition Initial dose: 15 mL twice daily. Maintenance dose: 15-25 mL daily. Moderate condition Initial dose: 15-30 mL daily. Maintenance dose: 10-15 mL daily. Mild condition Initial dose: 15 mL daily. Maintenance dose: 10 mL daily. Childn 5-10 yr Initial dose: 10 mL twice daily. Maintenance dose: 10 mL daily; 1-5 yr Initial dose: 5 mL twice daily. Maintenance dose: 5-10 mL daily; <1 yr Initial dose: 2.5 mL twice daily. Maintenance dose: 5 mL daily. Hepatic pre-coma & coma Initially 30-50 mL 3 times daily. Maintenance dose: To be adjusted to patient's needs.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: May be mixed w/ fruit juice, water or milk.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Intestinal obstruction, galactosemia.
Special Precautions
Diabetic patients, galactosemia. Pregnancy. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
Bloating, abdominal cramps & discomfort; diarrhea (excessive dose); nausea, vomiting & dry mouth; electrolyte imbalances.
MIMS Class
Laxatives, Purgatives
ATC Classification
A06AD11 - lactulose ; Belongs to the class of osmotically acting laxatives.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Laxalosan syr 3.335 g/5 mL
Packing/Price
60 mL x 1's (Rp55,000/boks)
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