Starlax Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Lactulose

Indications/Uses

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

Dosage/Direction for Use

Chronic constipation Adult Severe cases 15 mL twice daily. Moderate cases 15-30 mL. Mild cases 15 mL. Childn 5-10 yr 10 mL twice daily, 1-5 yr 5 mL twice daily. Infant <1 yr 2.5 mL twice daily. 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 Initially 30-50 mL 3 times daily. Maintenance daily dose: Adjust w/ patient's condition.

Contraindications

Galactose diet, galactosemia & GI obstruction.

Special Precautions

Diabetes & galactosemia. Pregnancy. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Flatulence; nausea, vomiting; diarrhea, dry mouth (high dose).

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MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives / Cholagogues, Cholelitholytics & Hepatic Protectors

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Starlax syr 3,335 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Starlax

lactulose

Manufacturer:

Ifars