Laclose 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 120.37
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Lactulose |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Title
- Laclose 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution
Categories
- Medicine
- Laxative
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Hyperosmolar laxative for constipation treatment
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
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dosages for adults, children, infants, and toddlers
- Dosage for damaged intestinal flora
- Dosage for reduction of blood ammonia level
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions
- Intensified effect of cardiac glycosides in potassium deficiency
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to galactose and lactose
- Galactose-free diet
- Intestinal obstruction
Side Effects
- Flatulence
- Cramp
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of electrolytes (potassium)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- No adverse effects reported in studies
Precautions & Warnings
- Administered with care to patients intolerant to Laclose
- Consideration for diabetics in (pre) coma hepaticum treatment
Overdose Effects
- Expected symptoms of acute overdosage: diarrhoea 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
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C12H22O11
Common Questions
- Use of Laclose 3.35 gm/5 ml Solution
- Frequency of use
- Time taken for it to work
- Purpose of use
- Status as a laxative
- Side effects
- Daily usage
- Patients who should not be given Laclose
- Effects of taking more than the recommended dose