Description

COMPOSITION:

50% lactulose solution. Per 100ml of solution.

Dosage and how to use:

Orally.

This medication can be taken in its pure state or diluted in a drink. One tablespoon (15ml) of this medication = 10g of lactulose.

The dosage must be adapted to each individual. The daily dose is:

Children 1-6 years old: 1-2 teaspoons per day.

Children 7-14 years old: – Attack treatment: 1 tablespoon per day. – Maintenance treatment: 2 teaspoons per day.

Adults: – Attack treatment: 1-3 tablespoons per day. – Maintenance treatment: 1-2 tablespoons per day.

If you get diarrhoea, decrease the dosage.

Contraindications: Inflammatory organic colopathies (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease …), occlusive or subocclusive syndrome, digestive perforation or suspicion of perforation, indeterminate abdominal pain syndromes. Galactose-free diet due to the sugar content in this solution.

Special warnings and side effects:

Prolonged use of this treatment is not recommended. Treatment for constipation should also be combined with: food rich in fibre and drinks, physical activity and exoneration.

The use of lactulose is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary.

Side effects:

Bloating, semi-liquid faeces. These can appear at the beginning of treatment. They stop once treatment has been changed.

Overdose Symptom:

diarrhea.

PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:

Pharmaco-dynamic properties OSMOTIC LAXATIVE. HYPO AMMONIA. (Digestive and metabolism)

1. Lactulose increases hydration and the the volume of colic.

2. In the colon, the transformation of lactulose into organic acids lowers the pH of the colon content, thus reducing the absorption of ammonia.

Pharmacokinetics properties Lactulose, a synthetic disaccharide, passes through the upper parts of the digestive tract without modification and without resorption. In the colon, under the effect of the local saccharolytic flora, it is transformed into organic acids (lactic and acetic), which are eliminated in the stool.

Storage precautions:

Store in a place below 25°C. Do not put in the fridge.

***This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor. ChePha does not dispense medical advice, prescribe, or diagnose illness.

The views and nutritional advice expressed by ChePha are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, please see your physician.