Lactolax 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Lactulose |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
Product Title
- Lactolax 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution
Categories
- Medicine
- Laxative
- Gastrointestinal Health
Description
- Lactolax is a hyperosmolar laxative used for effective treatment of constipation
- Non-absorbable disaccharide
- Promotes soft stool and accelerates bowel motion
Indications
- Constipation (Chronic and occasional)
- Disturbances in intestinal flora
- Increased blood ammonia levels
Pharmacology
- Synthetic disaccharide
- Metabolized in the colon by saccharolytic bacteria
- Produces low molecular weight organic acids
- Lowers the pH of the colon contents
- Promotes retention of water by osmotic effect
- Increases peristaltic activity
- Minimally absorbed
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 3-6 tea-spoons daily (initially), 1½-6 tea-spoons daily (long-term therapy)
- Children dosage: Varies with age
- Infants and toddlers dosage: Varies with age
- Dosage for damaged intestinal flora
- Dosage for reduction of blood ammonia level
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to galactose and lactose
- Galactose-free diet
- Gastro-cardial symptom complex
- Suspected intestinal obstruction
Side Effects
- Flatulence
- Cramp
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhoea (in overdose)
- Loss of electrolytes (primarily potassium)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- No adverse effects reported
Precautions & Warnings
- Administer with care to patients intolerant to Lactolax
- Consideration for diabetics
Overdose Effects
- Expected symptoms: Diarrhoea, 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 Visual
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