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Lactulac Syrup is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Constipation are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Lactulac Syrup have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Lactulac Syrup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lactulac Syrup can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Lactulac Syrup are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Lactulac Syrup's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lactulac Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Galactosemia must refrain from the use of Lactulac Syrup since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lactulac Syrup contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Lactulac Syrup have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lactulac Syrup is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lactulac Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lactulac Syrup is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lactulac Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Lactulac is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Lactulac Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Lactulac has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lactulac Syrup on the Kidneys?
Using Lactulac does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Lactulac Syrup on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Lactulac on the liver.
What is the effect of Lactulac Syrup on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lactulac for the heart.
Lactulac Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lactulac Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lactulac Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Lactulac Syrup is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Lactulac Syrup as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lactulac Syrup only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lactulac Syrup for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lactulac Syrup
Taking Lactulac Syrup with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lactulac Syrup
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lactulac Syrup with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 739
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 676
