Laxol 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 136.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Lactulose
Company Navana pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Laxol 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Laxative
  • Hyperosmolar Laxative
  • Synthetic Disaccharide

Description

Laxol is a hyperosmolar laxative which is used as an effective treatment approach for constipation. It is a non-absorbable disaccharide which draws water into the bowel; causes distention through fluid accumulation, thus promotes soft stool and accelerates bowel motion.

Indications

  • Chronic Constipation
  • Intestinal Flora Disturbances
  • Increased Blood Ammonia Levels

Pharmacology

Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide. Lactulose is metabolized in the colon by the saccharolytic bacteria, producing low molecular weight organic acids (mainly lactic acid), which lowers the pH of the colon contents, promote the retention of water by an osmotic effect; thus increasing peristaltic activity. Lactulose is minimally absorbed; therefore, the pharmacokinetics of the absorbed material are not relevant to the principal therapeutic action.

DosageAndAdministration

  • Adults: 3-6 tea-spoons daily
  • Children up to 14 years: 3 tea-spoons daily
  • Infants and toddlers: 1-2 tea-spoons daily

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions with Laxol

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to galactose and lactose
  • Galactose-free diet
  • Intestinal obstruction

SideEffects

  • Flatulence
  • Cramp
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of electrolytes (primarily potassium)

PregnancyAndLactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B. Studies show no adverse effects. Decisions regarding use during pregnancy and lactation must be made by a registered physician.

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Careful administration to patients intolerant to Laxol
  • Consideration for diabetics in (pre)coma hepaticum treatment

OverdoseEffects

Expected symptoms of acute overdosage include diarrhea and abdominal cramps

TherapeuticClass

Osmotic purgatives

StorageConditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C12H22O11
  • ChemicalStructureImageURL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-653-lactulose-chemical-structure-LBdJlB1MefGyTS21429X.svg

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