Lactulose H 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Lactulose
Company Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Lactulose H H 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Laxative
  • Pharmacology

Description

  • A hyperosmolar laxative used to treat constipation by drawing water into the bowel and promoting soft stool and accelerated bowel motion

Indications

  • Constipation
  • Intestinal flora disturbances
  • Increased blood ammonia levels

Pharmacology

  • Synthetic disaccharide
  • Metabolized in the colon by saccharolytic bacteria
  • Produces low molecular weight organic acids
  • Lowers pH of colon contents
  • Promotes water retention by osmotic effect
  • Increases peristaltic activity
  • Minimally absorbed

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage
  • Children dosage
  • Infants and toddlers dosage
  • Dosage for damaged intestinal flora
  • Dosage for reduction of blood ammonia level

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions
  • Intensified effect of cardiac glycosides by potassium deficiency

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to galactose and lactose
  • Galactose-free diet
  • Gastro-cardial symptom complex
  • Suspected intestinal obstruction

Side Effects

  • Flatulence
  • Cramp
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Diarrhea in overdose
  • Loss of electrolytes, primarily potassium in abuse

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • No adverse effects observed in studies
  • Decisions should be made by a registered physician

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administered with care to patients intolerant to Lactulose H H
  • Higher dose considerations for (pre) coma hepaticum in diabetics

Overdose Effects

  • Expected symptoms of acute overdosage - diarrhea, abdominal cramps

Therapeutic Class

  • Osmotic purgatives

Storage Conditions

  • Dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula C12H22O11
  • Chemical structure image available

Common Questions

  • Use of Lactulose H 3.35 gm/5 ml Solution
  • Frequency of use
  • Time to work
  • Usage for constipation
  • Laxative properties
  • Side effects
  • Daily usage
  • Contraindications
  • Recommended dose exceeded

Dimensions

  • Volume - 3.35 gm/5 ml

Color Options

  • Clear liquid

Ingredients

  • Synthetic sugar, water

Technical Specifications

  • Non-absorbable disaccharide
  • Draws water into the bowel
  • Causes distention through fluid accumulation

Usability Features

  • Effective treatment for constipation
  • Softens stools
  • Reduces blood ammonia in liver disease

Design Elements

  • Hyperosmolar laxative
  • Promotes soft stool and accelerated bowel motion

Materials

  • Galactose, lactose

Special Features

  • No significant drug interactions
  • No accidental overdosage reports

Safety Information

  • Hypersensitivity and intolerance precautions
  • Potential loss of electrolytes in abuse

Efficacy

  • Lowers pH of colon contents
  • Increased peristaltic activity

Packaging

  • Preserved in dry conditions away from light and heat
  • Child-resistant packaging

Instructions

  • Careful administration for patients intolerant to Lactulose H H
  • Considerations for higher doses in specific conditions

Warnings

  • Hypersensitivity to galactose and lactose
  • Intolerance to Lactulose H H

Preventive Measures

  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Refined dosing to avoid electrolyte imbalance

Manufacturer Information

  • Name, contact details

Expiration

  • Expiry date
  • Shelf life

Certifications

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B

Legal Disclaimers

  • Decisions by a registered physician during pregnancy and lactation

Customer Support

  • Contact information for product queries
  • Guidance for usage and dosage

Usage Recommendations

  • Prescription recommendations for adults, children, and infants

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