Tulos 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 140.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Lactulose
Company Acme laboratories ltd

Title

  • Tulos 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution

Categories

  • Laxative
  • Hyperosmolar Laxative
  • Synthetic Sugar
  • Osmotic Purgatives

Description

  • Used for effective treatment of constipation
  • Non-absorbable disaccharide which draws water into the bowel
  • Causes distention through fluid accumulation
  • Promotes soft stool and accelerates bowel motion

Indications

  • Constipation (Chronic Constipation)
  • Intestinal flora disturbances
  • Increased blood ammonia levels

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage
  • Children dosage
  • Infants and toddlers dosage
  • Dosage for damaged intestinal flora
  • Dosage for reduction of blood ammonia level

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions
  • Intensified effect of cardiac glycosides by potassium deficiency in abuse

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Flatulence
  • Cramp
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Overdose resulting in diarrhea
  • Loss of electrolytes (primarily potassium)

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA pregnancy category B
  • No adverse effects shown in studies
  • Decisions to be made by a registered physician

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administered with care to patients intolerant to Tulos
  • Consideration for diabetics in (pre) coma hepaticum treatment

Overdose Effects

  • No reports of accidental overdosage
  • 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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C12H22O11

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Use of Tulos 3.35 gm/5 ml Solution
  • Frequency of use
  • Time to see benefits
  • Usage for constipation
  • Classification as a laxative
  • Side effects
  • Daily usage guidance
  • Individuals who should not use
  • Effects of taking more than recommended dose

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