Lactulose H (Oral Solution)
Manufactured by: Hudson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Lactulose H is indicated for
- Constipation
- Hepatic encephalopathy
Precautions and warnings
If you have any allergies or are on any other medications, consult your doctor before using Lactulose Solution. The product may include inactive substances that can cause major side effects or other complications. If you have a serious medical condition, such as a low galactose diet, intestinal blockage, or diabetes, you should not use this drug.
Side-effects
- Initial dosing may produce flatulence
- intestinal cramps
- which are usually transient. Excessive dosage can lead to diarrhoea.
Drug Interactions
The release of mesalazine in the colon may be prevented. Oral neomycin and antacids have a reduced effect.
Contraindications
In patients with galactosemia and intestinal obstruction, lactulose is not recommended.
Mode of actions
Lactulose increases peristalsis by causing an osmotic action in the colon, resulting in intestinal distention. It decreases the absorption of ammonium ions and harmful nitrogenous substances in hepatic encephalopathy, resulting in lower blood ammonia levels.
Dosage & Administration
Constipation:
Adults: Initially 15 ml twice daily, adjusted according to patient's need.
Children: Under 1 year: 2.5 ml twice daily
1-5 years: 5 ml twice daily
5-10 years: 10 ml twice daily
Hepatic encephalopathy: 30-50 ml 3 times daily, subsequently adjusted to produce 2-3 soft stools daily.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect even sometimes unable to demonstrate the risk on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required.
Discuss with your doctors and tell them feedback about this medicine.
There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. Discuss with your doctor before breastfeeding.
Pack Size & Price
100ml bot Price : ৳60
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