Pralax Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Lactulose

Indications/Uses

Chronic constipation.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Usual dose: 15-30 mL daily, may be increased to 60 mL daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort. Dilute w/ water, milk, or fruit juice to improve taste.

Contraindications

Patients under galactose-free diet.

Special Precautions

Diabetes, galactosemia. 1st trimester of pregnancy, lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Flatulence, nausea, vomiting.

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Drug Interactions

Antiinfective drugs, antacids.

MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Pralax syr 3.335 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's

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