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Composition |
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Each 15 ml solution contains:
Lactulose concentrate USP
| equivalent to lactulose |
10 gm |
| Aqueous base |
q. s. |
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Indications |
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- Chronic or habitual constipation
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Bowel decontamination
- Diagnostic purpose (Lactulose is used to investigate GI
disorders)
- Fish odours syndrome – Lactulose provides benefits in
removing the odour
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Dosage
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In chronic constipation Adults
10 to 20 gms (15 – 30 ml) given daily by mouth in a
single dose or in two divided doses. Maximum dose – 40 gms (60 ml) The dose may be
adjusted according o need.
Children
| 5 – 10 years |
10 ml twice daily |
| 1 – 5 years |
5 ml twice daily |
| Less than 1 year |
2.5 ml twice daily |
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Unit Pack
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100 ml bottle
200 ml bottle |
