LACTULOSE 65% Price
Active Substance: Lactulose.
Overview
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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Lactuloseis available in the market in concentration
Name
Lactulose
Precaution
It should be used with caution in patients with lactose intolerance and diabetes. Lactation: Unknown whether drug is distributed into milk; use with caution
Indication
Constipation, Hepatic encephalopathy
Contra indication
Lactulose is contraindicated in patients with galactosaemia and intestinal obstruction.
Side Effect
Initial dosing may produce flatulence and intestinal cramps, which are usually transient. Excessive dosage can lead to diarrhoea, dehydration, nusea, vomiting, hypokalemia.
Pregnancy Category ID
2
Mode of Action
Lactulose promotes peristalsis by producing an osmotic effect in the colon with resultant distention. In hepatic encephalopathy, it reduces absorption of ammonium ions and toxic nitrogenous compounds, resulting in reduced blood ammonia concentrations.
Interaction
May prevent release of mesalazine in the colon. Decreased effect with oral neomycin, antacids.
Pregnancy Category Note
Information not available
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