Lactul Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Lactulose

Indications/Uses

Constipation, hepatic encephalopathy.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Constipation Adult 15-30 mL daily. Maintenance: 10-15 mL daily. Childn 6-12 yr 20 mL daily, 1-5 yr 10 mL daily, <1 yr 5 mL daily. Hepatic encephalopathy 30-50 mL tds, adjusted to produce 2-3 soft stools daily. Acute cases Retention enema is given in proportion of lactulose 300 mL to water 700 mL, retained for 30-60 min & repeated 4-6 hrly until patient is able to take oral medication.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Patients on low galactose diet.

Special Precautions

Diabetics. Lactose intolerance. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Flatulence, intestinal cramps.

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Drug Interactions

Antacid.

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

Lactul syr 670 mg/mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's

Lactul

lactulose

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries