when to stop taking lactulose
After being treated with cipro and flagyl I was prescribed lactulose, which resulted in long smooth b.m.s. How long should I take it? I have no side e - 5% more...
Lactulose (IPA: ˈlæktjʊləʊz) is a synthetic sugar used in the treatment of constipation1 and hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of liver disease. It is a disaccharide (double-sugar) formed from one molecule each of the simple sugars (monosaccharides) fructose and galactose. The commercial syrup used for treatment of constipation is dyed yellow-orange. It is produced commercially by isomerization of lactose.
In the treatment of chronic constipation, the metabolites of lactulose draw water into the bowel, causing a cathartic effect through osmotic action. Unlike other laxatives that are recommended for temporary relief, lactulose can be taken daily for decades. It is safe for people of all ages, except for those in a very small percentage of the population that are galactose intolerant. Dosage may have to be adjusted over time to produce the desired effect because the laxative effect can reduce somewhat with daily treatment.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactulose
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taking lactolose whilst breast feeding!
I gave my girlfriend a little jar of lactolose to take one teaspoon to help with constipation. Is it safe to take whilst she is breast feeding? -
Ingredients in Lactulose
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Lactulose OTC
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Sugar grams of 1T of lactolose
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Can turn stool red and very irirtated (painful) Is there any solution for this? Maybe somethig to numb the pain a little like an oragel(ambesol) that - 13% more... -
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Lactulose gas and bloating, horrible gas, laxative
Doctor prescribed it for me, as a laxative. It gave me horrible gas and bloating. Had to stop using it. -
Lactulose mental confusion, weakness
mental confusion, weakness
