INDICATIONS
Duphalac is utilized to treat chronic constipation.
INSTRUCTIONS
Take this medication just as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts and longer than recommended. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Measure liquid medicine having a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not really a regular table spoon. If you do not have a very dose-measuring device, ask your friendly phamacist for just one.
The liquid kind of lactulose can be slightly darken in color, but this can be a harmless effect. However, do not use the medicine if it becomes very dark, or when it gets thicker or thinner in texture.
Lactulose powder should be when combined a minimum of 4 ounces of water. You may also use veggie juice or milk to generate the medication better.
It might take around 48 hours before you decide to have a bowel movement after taking lactulose.
If you utilize lactulose over the long period of time, a medical expert might prefer that you have occasional blood tests. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
If you missed a dose - take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your forthcoming dose, wait until then to make medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make the missed dose.
DOSAGE
Take medicines the same manner prescribed through your Health Provider.
STORAGE
Store on the room temperature faraway from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of reach of kids and pets.
MORE INFO:
Lactulose is a type of sugar. It is divided in the large intestine into mild acids that draw water in the colon, which will help soften the stools.
Get emergency medical help for those who have some of these warning signs of a hypersensitive reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using lactulose and call your doctor at once for those who have severe or ongoing diarrhea.
Less serious unwanted side effects might include: bloating, gas; stomach pain; diarrhea; or nausea, vomiting.
This is not only a complete set of unwanted side effects while others may occur. Tell your medical professional about any unusual or bothersome complication.
You must avoid using this medication if you are on the special diet lower in galactose (milk sugar).
Before taking lactulose, tell your physician for those who have diabetes or if you must have any type of intestinal test using a scope (like a colonoscopy).
Stop using lactulose and call your physician at once in case you have severe or ongoing diarrhea.
The liquid way of lactulose could become slightly darken in color, but it is a harmless effect. However, avoid the use of the medicine whether or not this becomes very dark, or whether or not this gets thicker or thinner in texture.
If you employ lactulose over the long period of time, a medical expert may wish that you have occasional blood tests. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication just isn't supposed to be unhealthy for an unborn baby. Tell your physician in case you are pregnant or prefer to become pregnant during treatment. It isn't known whether lactulose passes into breast milk or whether it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your medical professional if you are breast-feeding your baby.
Avoid using antacids without your physician's advice. Use only the particular type of antacid your doctor recommends. Antacids contain different medicines and some types causes it to be more difficult for the body to absorb lactulose.
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