LAXOLAC Price

Overview

Welcome to Dwaey, specifically on LAXOLAC Syrup page.
This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of Lactulose.
LAXOLAC is available in the market in concentration 670mg/ml and in the form of Syrup.

MEDICAL UNION PHARMACEUTICALS CO. is the producer of LAXOLAC and it is imported from EGYPT, The most popular alternatives of LAXOLAC are listed downward .

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.

Indication

• Constipation
• Hepatic encephalopathy

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

Side Effects

• Initial dosing may produce flatulence and intestinal cramps
• which are usually transient. Excessive dosage can lead to diarrhoea
• dehydration
• nusea
• vomiting
• hypokalemia.

Contra indication

Lactulose is contraindicated in patients with galactosaemia and intestinal obstruction.

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: B

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.