Kulax Lactulose 0.65 mg - 300 ml Syrup

Product Overview:

• KULAX Syrup 300 ml (Lactulose ) is an oral syrup formulation containing the active ingredient lactulose 0.65 mg/ml.
• It acts as an osmotic laxative: lactulose is a non-absorbed synthetic disaccharide fermented by colonic bacteria to organic acids, increasing osmotic water retention and stimulating peristalsis; in hepatic encephalopathy it acidifies the colon and traps ammonia as ammonium, reducing systemic absorption. It is indicated for the relief of constipation and for the prevention and treatment of portal-systemic (hepatic) encephalopathy.
• Available as a 300 ml syrup

Key Features:

• Lactulose is used to treat chronic constipation

How it Works?

• Synthetic, non-absorbed disaccharide fermented by colonic bacteria to organic acids, increasing osmotic water retention and peristalsis; in hepatic encephalopathy it acidifies the colon and traps ammonia as ammonium (NH4+), reducing absorption.

Benefits:

• Lactulose syrup improves bowel movements and facilitates elimination.
• It reduces inflammation and swelling caused by constipation.
• Lactulose syrup relieves the pain associated with difficult bowel movements.

Directions for Use:

• Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
• Mix lactulose powder with at least 4 ounces of water, milk, or fruit juice.
• Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
• Lactulose should produce a bowel movement within 24 to 48 hours.
• If you use lactulose long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
• Tell your doctor if you have a planned colonoscopy or proctoscopy procedure.

• Lactulose 0.65mg/ml

Side Effects:

• Common side effects of lactulose may include:
• bloating, gas;
• stomach pain;
• diarrhea; or
• nausea, vomiting.

• Use only as directed.
• Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Warnings:

• Lactulose should only be given during pregnancy when need has been clearly established. 
• There are no data on the excretion of lactulose into human milk. While the manufacturer recommends cautious use during lactation, adverse effects in the nursing infant are unlikely.

Storage:

• Store tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Avoid freezing.
• The liquid may turn darker in color, but this will not affect the medicine. Do not use the medicine if it becomes very dark or gets thicker or thinner in texture.

FAQs:

• Q. What happens if I miss a dose?
• A. Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
• Q. What happens if I overdose?
• A. Seek emergency medical attention. Overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, or symptoms of low blood potassium or low blood sodium (confusion, weakness, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling).
• Q. What should I avoid while taking lactulose?
• A. Ask your doctor before taking any other laxative or an antacid, and take only the type your doctor recommends.
• Q. What other drugs will affect lactulose?
• A. Other drugs may affect lactulose, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.