Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults : Initially 15ml twice daily . Children : Under 1 yr , 2.5ml , 1-4yr , 5ml , 5-10yr , 10ml. All twice Daily. This dose can be adjusted individually to a maintenance dose so that a maximum of 2 to 3 soft stools are produced per day.
Side Effects
Diarrhoea , Flatulence (wind) , Nausea (feeling sick) , Vomiting , Abdominal pain , Electrolyte imbalance due to diarrhoea.
Drug Interactions
Thiazides , Steroids , Aminoglycosides , Amphotericin B .
Indication
Treatment of constipation & hepatic Encephalopathy .
When not to Use
Do not take if: You are allergic (hypersensitive) to lactulose or any of the other ingredients in the list.
Warnings
Warning 1
During the treatment with laxatives you should drink sufficient amounts of fluids (approx. 2 litres/day, equal to 6-8 glasses).
Warning 2
If you have diabetes and are treated for hepatic encephalopathy, your dose of lactulose will be higher. This high dose contains a large amount of sugar. Therefore, you may need to adjust the dose of your anti-diabetic medicine.
Warning 3
The hydration status of the patient should be observed carefully.
