Lacnan
by Epharm
Active ingredient: Lactulose
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- Susp · 3.35 gm/5 mL · 120 mL (047183)
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About Lactulose
Laxative
Uses
Constipation. Hepatic encephalopathy.
How to take it
Constipation: Adults: Initially 15 mL twice daily. Children: Under 1 yr, 2.5 mL; 1-4 yr, 5 mL; 5-10 yr, 10 mL. All twice daily. Encephalopathy: Adults: Initially 30-50 mL three times daily; adjust dose to produce 2 or 3 soft stools daily. Children: Not recommended.
Side effects
Flatulence, meteorism, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Galactosaemia, intestinal obstruction, acute inflammatory bowel disease, undiagnosed abdominal pain. Precautions: Lactose intolerance, Roemheld syndrome.
Advice
Take with meals or dilute with juice, milk or water to reduce sweet taste. Contact prescriber if severe diarrhoea or abdominal cramping occurs. Diarrhea may indicate overdose. Do not take other laxatives during therapy. Do not use if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present. Increase fiber and fluid intake and exercise regularly to reduce constipation. Diabetic patients should check blood glucose level often and report hyperglycemia.
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Interactions with Lactulose
Thiazides, steroids, aminosalicylates, amphotericin B.
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