Sivolac 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 120.37

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Lactulose
Company	Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

Sivolac 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution

Categories

Medicine
Laxative
Pharmaceutical

Description

Effective treatment for constipation
Non-absorbable disaccharide
Draws water into the bowel
Causes distention through fluid accumulation
Promotes soft stool
Accelerates bowel motion

Indications

Chronic constipation treatment
Diet rich in fiber
Generous amount of liquids
Physical exercise
Intestinal flora disturbances
Increased blood ammonia levels

Pharmacology

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

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage
Children dosage
Infants and toddlers dosage
Therapy duration

Interaction

No significant drug interactions
Potassium deficiency with cardiac glycosides

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

Flatulence
Cramp
Abdominal discomfort
Diarrhoea
Loss of electrolytes

Pregnancy and Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B
No adverse effects

Precautions and Warnings

Administered with care to patients intolerant to Sivolac
Higher dose for (pre) coma hepaticum

Overdose Effects

No reports of accidental overdosage
Symptoms include diarrhoea and 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
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Commonly Asked Questions

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