Lactulose in the treatment of constipation is generally 4 to 7 days a course of treatment, used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, etc., should be based on the patient’s specific situation to choose the dosage and course of treatment, each person’s situation is different.
Lactulose has the effect of lowering blood ammonia and relieving diarrhea, and is mainly used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy and functional constipation.
When Lactulose is used for the treatment of constipation, the symptoms of constipation will be relieved after taking Lactulose for 2 to 4 days, and the time for the drug to take effect varies from person to person, and the course of treatment is usually 4 to 7 days. If used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, the dosage should be selected and adjusted according to the patient’s specific situation.
Adverse reactions to lactulose are generally rare and mild, with occasional abdominal discomfort, flatulence or abdominal pain; nausea and vomiting can be seen in large doses, and long-term use of large doses may also lead to diarrhea resulting in water and electrolyte imbalance.
It should be noted that lactulose is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to lactulose, gastrointestinal obstruction, acute abdomen, gastrointestinal perforation, risk of gastrointestinal perforation (e.g., acute inflammatory bowel disease), and is contraindicated in patients with hypokalemia, low-glucose diets, intolerance to fructose or galactose, lactase deficiency, galactosemia, glucose or galactose malabsorption syndrome.
If you really need to take lactulose, you should take the drug under the guidance of a professional doctor, do not take the drug or adjust the dosage of the drug without authorization, such as after the consumption of lactulose discomfort, you should inform the doctor in time to avoid serious consequences.