Lactulose - Oral

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for Lactulose - Oral

Chronulac, Constulose, Catulac, Constilac, Duphalac

Uses
Lactulose is a laxative used to treat constipation.

Storage

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Lactulose - Oral Picture of LACTULOSE 10 GM/15 ML SOLN

How To Use

Lactulose is taken by mouth.
To improve the taste, the dose may be mixed in a glass of fruit juice, water or milk.
Take Lactulose as prescribed.

Side Effects

Lactulose may cause gas, belching or stomach cramps.
If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop any of these effects while taking Lactulose: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: antibiotics (e.g., neomycin), antacids, other laxatives.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.