Actulose 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)

Title and Categories

• Actulose 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution
• Medicine
• Laxative

Dimensions

• N/A

Color Options

• Clear solution

Functions

• Treats constipation
• Reduces ammonia levels in the blood
• Promotes soft stool
• Accelerates bowel motion
• Restores intestinal flora balance

Materials

• Hyperosmolar laxative
• Non-absorbable disaccharide
• Low molecular weight organic acids

Technical Specifications

• Molecular Formula: C12H22O11

Design Elements

• Synthetic sugar
• Chemical structure

Usability Features

• For adults, children, infants, and toddlers
• No significant drug interactions
• Hypersensitivity precautions
• Dry place storage

Dosage and Administration

• Adults: 3-6 teaspoons daily initially, 1.5-6 teaspoons daily in long-term therapy
• Children up to 14 years: 3 teaspoons daily initially, 1-2 teaspoons daily in long-term therapy
• Infants and toddlers: 1-2 teaspoons daily initially, 1 teaspoon daily in long-term therapy
• Reduction of blood ammonia level: varies based on condition

Indications

• Treats chronic constipation
• Restores damaged intestinal flora
• Manages increased blood ammonia levels

Pharmacology

• Metabolized in the colon by saccharolytic bacteria
• Produces lactic acid
• Lowers pH of colon contents
• Promotes water retention by osmotic effect
• Minimally absorbed

Interaction

• No significant drug interactions
• Possible intensification of glycosidic effect of cardiac glycosides with potassium deficiency

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

• Flatulence
• Cramp
• Abdominal discomfort
• Overdose can result in diarrhea and loss of electrolytes

Pregnancy & Lactation

• US FDA Pregnancy Category B
• No adverse effects reported

Precautions & Warnings

• Careful administration for patients intolerant to Actulose
• Different dosing considerations for (pre)coma hepaticum in diabetics

Overdose Effects

• Expected symptoms include diarrhea and abdominal cramps

Therapeutic Class

• Osmotic purgatives

Storage Conditions

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

Commonly Asked Questions

• Use for constipation and liver disease
• Frequency of use
• Time to see benefits
• Use as a laxative
• Side effects
• Duration of use
• Who should not use
• Consequences of overdose

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