Generic Name : Lactulose
Pronunciation : Lakh-too-ul-lose
Trade Name(s):
India- Actual, Agilax, Aklax Plus, Bowelac, Bowlease, Canphalac-, Daffolac, Darix, Duphalac, Evacuate, Evict, Eziluk, Fresky, Gush, Lace, Laclouse, Lacrest, Lactobit, Lactucos, Lactulax, Lactulin, Lactusan, Laxan, Laxatin, Laxicare S, Laxil, Laxitose, Laxobus, Laxolin, Laxose, Lelac, Livintact, Livoluk, Looz, Looz Enema, Looz Soln, Looz Sprin, Loozit, Loozylax, Mtlac, Normalac S, Nostipan, Novalak, Osmowin, Rapiduce, Ree-Lax, Release, Riliz, Sacrulose, Smooz, Stoolsoft, Swiftolac, Swilac, Symolose, Zulac.
International- Cholac, Constilac, Constulose, Enulose, Evalose, Generlac, Heptalac, Kristalose.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a purgative and laxative, prescribed for chronic constipation.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
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.
When it is to be taken : Adult: The usual adult, oral dosage is 2 to 3 tablespoonfuls (30 to 45 mL, containing 20 g to 30 g of lactulose) three or four times daily.
How it should be taken : It comes as a powder to take by mouth, with or without food.
Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes or who require a low-lactose diet, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects :
Gastrointestinal -
Flatulence, belching and abdominal discomfort.
Other Precautions :
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions :
Store it at room temperature. Keep it away from sunlight and moisture.
Pronunciation : Lakh-too-ul-lose
Trade Name(s):
India- Actual, Agilax, Aklax Plus, Bowelac, Bowlease, Canphalac-, Daffolac, Darix, Duphalac, Evacuate, Evict, Eziluk, Fresky, Gush, Lace, Laclouse, Lacrest, Lactobit, Lactucos, Lactulax, Lactulin, Lactusan, Laxan, Laxatin, Laxicare S, Laxil, Laxitose, Laxobus, Laxolin, Laxose, Lelac, Livintact, Livoluk, Looz, Looz Enema, Looz Soln, Looz Sprin, Loozit, Loozylax, Mtlac, Normalac S, Nostipan, Novalak, Osmowin, Rapiduce, Ree-Lax, Release, Riliz, Sacrulose, Smooz, Stoolsoft, Swiftolac, Swilac, Symolose, Zulac.
International- Cholac, Constilac, Constulose, Enulose, Evalose, Generlac, Heptalac, Kristalose.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a purgative and laxative, prescribed for chronic constipation.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
Contraindicated in patients who require a low galactose diet and intestinal obstruction.
Pregnancy Category : |
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When it is to be taken : Adult: The usual adult, oral dosage is 2 to 3 tablespoonfuls (30 to 45 mL, containing 20 g to 30 g of lactulose) three or four times daily.
How it should be taken : It comes as a powder to take by mouth, with or without food.
Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes or who require a low-lactose diet, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects :
Gastrointestinal -
Flatulence, belching and abdominal discomfort.
Other Precautions :
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions :
Store it at room temperature. Keep it away from sunlight and moisture.
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