Lactulax
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Constulose;Enulose;Generlac;Kristalose?
Brand Names: Canada:
Acilac;Apo-Lactulose?;Laxilose;PMS-Lactulose
Uses
- It is used to stop or treat changes in thinking caused by very bad liver disease.
- It is used to treat hard stools (constipation). It may take 1 to 2 days to see the full effect.
- Lactulose lowers how many toxins get into the body.
- It softens the stool by raising its water content.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Mix with juice, milk, water, or sweet foods to make it taste better.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Mix the liquid with water first. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- If you are using this drug for hard stools (constipation), drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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