LACTULOSE
LACTULOSE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: LACTULOSE; Generic name: LACTULOSE; Drug class: Osmotic Laxative [EPC].
| Brand name | LACTULOSE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LACTULOSE |
| Drug class | Osmotic Laxative [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE For the treatment of constipation. In patients with a history of chronic constipation, lactulose solution therapy increases the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days on which bowel movements occur. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The usual dose is 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (15 to 30 mL, containing 10 g to 20 g of lactulose) daily. The dose may be increased to 60 mL daily if necessary. Twenty-four to 48 hours may be required to produce a normal bowel movement. Note: Some patients have found that lactulose solution may be more acceptable when mixed with fruit juice, water or milk. |
| Warnings | WARNINGS A theoretical hazard may exist for patients being treated with lactulose solution who may be required to undergo electrocautery procedures during proctoscopy or colonoscopy. Accumulation of H 2 gas in significant concentration in the presence of an electrical spark may result in an explosive reaction. Although this complication has not been reported with lactulose, patients on lactulose therapy undergoing such procedures should have a thorough bowel cleansing with a non-fermentable solu |
| Active ingredient(s) | LACTULOSE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0f19e4ed-c90a-4330-a7fa-bf911aa98f09 |