Xylose 3.35 gm/5 ml (Oral Solution)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 140.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Lactulose
Company Delta pharma ltd

Title

  • Xylose 3.35 gm/5 ml Oral Solution

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Laxative
  • Pharmacology

Description

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

Indications

  • Chronic constipation
  • Intestinal flora disturbances
  • Increased blood ammonia levels

Dosage & Administration

  • For adults, children up to 14 years, infants and toddlers
  • Different dosages for damaged intestinal flora and reduction of blood ammonia level

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions with Xylose
  • 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 can result in diarrhea
  • Loss of electrolytes, primarily potassium in abuse

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • No adverse effects reported
  • Decisions must be made by a registered physician

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administered with care to patients intolerant to Xylose
  • Higher dose for treatment of (pre) coma hepaticum may need consideration for diabetics

Overdose Effects

  • Expected symptoms of acute overdosage: diarrhea, 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
  • Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-653-lactulose-chemical-structure-LBdJlB1MefGyTS21429X.svg

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Use for constipation and reducing ammonia in the blood for liver disease
  • Frequency of use for constipation and liver disease
  • Time taken for the treatment to work
  • Side effects and usage duration
  • Contraindications and overdose effects

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