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Lactulose is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Lactulose depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Lactulose 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 Lactulose is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lactulose safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Lactulose in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lactulose safe during breastfeeding?
Lactulose may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lactulose on the Kidneys?
Using Lactulose does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Lactulose on the Liver?
Using Lactulose does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lactulose on the Heart?
Lactulose is completely safe for the heart.
Lactulose 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 Lactulose unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lactulose habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lactulose.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Lactulose since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Lactulose should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lactulose cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lactulose
You can take Lactulose with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lactulose
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lactulose with alcohol will be.
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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
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
