LACTULOSE

Overview

LACTULOSE is a Schedule H drug.
Lactulose is a type of sugar. It is broken down in the large intestine into mild acids that draw water into the colon, which helps soften the stools. Lactulose is used to treat chronic constipation. Lactulose is sometimes used to treat or prevent certain conditions of the brain that are caused by liver failure, which can lead to confusion, problems with memory or thinking, behavior changes, tremors, feeling irritable, sleep problems, loss of coordination, and loss of consciousness.

Usage

LACTULOSE is generally used to treat: Constipation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes or who require a low-lactose diet, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LACTULOSE over-dosage can result in: Confusion, Irregular Heartbeat, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Legs Discomfort

Common Side-Effects

LACTULOSE : Nausea

Rare Side-Effects

LACTULOSE : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Vomit, Mood Swings, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

LACTULOSE can interfere with: Galactosemia, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

LACTULOSE is categorized as: LAXATIVES / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LACTULOSE as Ingredient

BESTOLOOS SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
BIOLAC SYR	LACTULOSE 10 GM/ML
BIOMAZE SOLN	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
BOWELL SACH	LACTULOSE 3.35 GM
BOWLEASE SOLN	LACTULOSE 3.325 GM
BOWLEASE SYP	LACTULOSE 3.325 GM
BULKY SYP	LACTULOSE
CACHLAX PWD	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
CADILOSE 10GM SOLN	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
CADILOSE 10GM SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
CADILOSE 60 ML SYRUP	LACTULOSE 10 GM
CADILOSE ENEMA LIQUID	LACTULOSE
CON STOP SYP	LACTULOSE
CREMAPIL 10 GM SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
CROFILAX SYP	LACTULOSE
DULAX SYP	LACTULOSE
DUPHALAC 3.35GM/5ML ORAL SOLN	LACTULOSE 0.67 GM/ML
DUPHALAC ENEMA 3.35GM/5ML SOLN	LACTULOSE 0.67 GM/ML
DUPHALAC FIBER 2.5GM SYP	LACTULOSE 2.5 GM
DUPHALAC FIBRE	LACTULOSE 0.5 GM/ML
DUPHALAC LIQD	LACTULOSE 3.335 GM
ELDOLUC 10GM SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
EMTY ORAL SOLN	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
EMTY ORAL SOLUTION	LACTULOSE 10 GM
EMTY SYP	LACTULOSE 10 GM
ESIVAC ORAL SOLN	LACTULOSE 3.33 GM
EVALEX SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 MG
EVICT FIBRE GRANS	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
EVICT SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
EVICT SYR	LACTULOSE 10 GM
EVICT XF SYP	LACTULOSE 2.5 GM
EZILUK SYR	LACTULOSE 3.35 GM
EZING SOLN	LACTULOSE
FIBER FORTE PWD	LACTULOSE , ISPAGHULA
FIBERFOS PWD	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
FREELAX LIQUID	LACTULOSE
FRESKY SOLN	LACTULOSE
GEROLAC 10 GM SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
HEPTULAC FIBER SOLN	LACTULOSE
INLUSE SYP	LACTULOSE 3.325 GM
ISABLAC GRANULES	LACTULOSE 10 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
ISABLAC PWD	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
KOMFYLAC SYP	LACTULOSE 3.33 GM
LACSAN SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LACTILAX 10GM/3.5GM POWDER	LACTULOSE 10 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
LACTILAX PWD	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
LACTIZ 10GM/3.5GM GRANS	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
LACTOLOOK SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LACTOMEN SYP	LACTULOSE 3.33 GM
LACTOPIL SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LACTUCOS SYR	LACTULOSE 10 GM
LACTUDOS ORAL SOLN	LACTULOSE
LACTULAX 3.35 ML SYP	LACTULOSE 3.35 ML
LACTULAX SYR	LACTULOSE 0.66 GM/ML
LACTULIN SOLN ORANGE	LACTULOSE
LACX SYP	LACTULOSE 3.33 GM
LAXAID SACH	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LAXAN SOLN	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LAXAT SOLN	LACTULOSE 0.67 GM/ML
LAXDAY SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LAXIL SOLN	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LAXIL SYR	LACTULOSE 3.35 GM
LAXIUM LIQUID	LACTULOSE 3.325 ML
LAXIWAL SYP	LACTULOSE 10 GM
LAXIWAL SYPUP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LAXODOC SOLN	LACTULOSE
LAXOPEG JUNIOR SYP	LACTULOSE 3.35 GM
LAXOPEG SYP	LACTULOSE 0.67 GM/ML
LAXOSE SOLN	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LAXOSE SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LIVOLUK FIBRE GRANS	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
LIVOLUK FIBRE	LACTULOSE 10 GM, ISPAGHULA 3.5 GM
LIVOLUK KID SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LIVOLUK SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LIVOLUK SYR	LACTULOSE 100000 MG
LOOZ 10 GM SYP ORANGE	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LOOZ ENEMA	LACTULOSE 20 %W/V
LOOZ PWD	LACTULOSE 10 GM
LOOZ SOLUTION 150ML LIQD	LACTULOSE 0.66 GM/ML
LOOZ SOLUTION 450ML LIQD	LACTULOSE 0.66 GM/ML
LOOZ SPRINKLES PWD	LACTULOSE 10.0 MG
LOOZIT SYR	LACTULOSE 10 MG
LOSE IT 100ML SOLN	LACTULOSE 3.325 MG
LOSE IT 200ML SOLN	LACTULOSE 3.325 MG
LUXATIN SYP	LACTULOSE 10 GM
LUXATIN SYPUP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
LUXOL 10GM PWD	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
MEDILAX SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
NORMALAC SOLN SOLN	LACTULOSE 3.35 MG
NOSTIPAN SOLN	LACTULOSE 3.35 GM
NULAX SOLN	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
OALOOSE ORAL SOLN	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
OSILAX PWD	ISPAGHULA , LACTULOSE
OSOLAC 3.32GM SYP	LACTULOSE 3.32 GM
PUROLAC SYP	LACTULOSE 3.35 GM
RAPIDUCE 3.35G/5ML SUSP	LACTULOSE 0.67 GM/ML
RAPIDUCE SOLN	LACTULOSE 0.67 GM/ML
REGUT SACH	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
RILIZ 10 GM SOLN	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
SACRULOSE SYP	LACTULOSE 3.325 GM
SAFAX SOLN	LACTULOSE
SAFEX LIQUID	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
SMULAX LIQD	LACTULOSE 3.35 GM
SMULAX LIQUID	LACTULOSE 3.35 GM
SPRINKLE LOOZ	LACTULOSE 10 MG
STULAX SYP	LACTULOSE
SWIFTOLAC SYP	LACTULOSE 10.0 GM
SWILAC SOLN	LACTULOSE 3.33 GM
TOTALAX FIBER SOLN	LACTULOSE 0.5 GM/ML
TYULOSE SYP	LACTULOSE