Laxitol

by CCL

Active ingredient: Lactitol monohydrate

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About Lactitol

Laxative

Uses

Treatment of constipation and prevention of hepatic encephalopathy.

How to take it

SYRUP: Constipation: The laxative action may not begin until the 2nd or 3rd day after the initial dose. Patients should maintain an adequate daily fluid intake. The dosage is taken once daily, in the morning or evening, at meal times. Adults: 15 to 30 mL per day, Children: 2 to 6 yr: 10 mL per day. Above 6 yr: 10-15 mL per day. Infants: 5 mL per day. Hepatic encephalopathy: Adults: 30 mL once daily in the evening. For the treatment of acute phases: 45 to 90 mL in 3 divided doses along with main meals. SACHET: Constipation: The laxative action may not begin until the 2nd or 3rd day after the initial dose. Patients should maintain an adequate daily fluid intake. The dosage is taken once…

Side effects

Abdominal distension, cramp and flatulence. Abdominal discomfort, nausea, dyspepsia, epigastric pain, urgency or anal pruritus and vomiting. Diarrhoea.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction, unexplained abdominal pain or bleeding. Galactosaemia. Precautions: Can potentially result in acid-base disturbances, diarrhoea, hypokalaemia and hypernatraemia. Potassium deficiency may increase the risk of toxic effects of glycosides. Monitor serum electrolytes, blood glucose and blood lactate.

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Interactions with Lactitol

Increase the potassium losses caused by other medicines (e.g. thiazide, diuretics, corticosteroids, carbenoxolone, amphotericin B). Digitalis therapy, neomycin.

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