Lactulose Oral Solution is mainly used for the treatment of chronic functional constipation, treatment and prevention of hepatic encephalopathy, patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions for rational use of medication.
Lactulose oral solution is a colorless to light brown-yellow viscous liquid, and its indications are for the treatment of chronic functional constipation, treatment and prevention of hepatic encephalopathy. And patients usually need to take it orally and adjust the dosage according to the patient’s specific situation as appropriate after a few days of treatment. Meanwhile, the drug is suitable to be taken once at breakfast, and most of them can take effect in 1~2 days.
However, the drug is contraindicated in patients with appendicitis, unexplained abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal pain, concomitant use of other laxatives, and is contraindicated in patients with galactosemia, diabetes mellitus, allergy to lactulose and its components, lactose or galactose intolerance, and uremia.
In addition, patients need to be careful to adjust the dose during the use of the drug to avoid severe abdominal pain. And use with caution before the first 3 months of pregnancy, for more than 3 months of pregnancy, breastfeeding women, elderly patients, etc. need to be used under the guidance of a doctor.
It is recommended that patients use Lactulose Oral Solution in strict accordance with the instructions, and adjust the dosage if necessary according to medical advice.