Composition:

Lactulose 200ml solution

Indications:
It relieves constipation by drawing water into the bowel to make poo softer. The most common side effects are diarrhoea, bloating and wind. These are usually mild and short-lived. Lactulose takes at least 48 hours to work.

Lactulose Solution can be taken with or without food. You should take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Use this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit and try to take it at the same time(s) each day. Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it is working. Do not take more than you are advised to and, if you miss a dose, do not take an extra one to make up for it. This medicine takes at least 48 hours to work. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated after 3 days.

Uses:
- Constipation
- Hepatic encephalopathy
It is known as a laxative and makes your stool easier to pass by drawing water into your bowel. It is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy (a liver disease causing confusion, tremor, decreased level of consciousness).

Side effects:
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea,
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea