Duphalac Lactulose Oral Solution 200ml

Item Description

Abbott Duphalac Lactulose Oral Solution provides relief for chronic constipation, little absorption into body and suitable for long term use. Contains laxative called lactulose and may contain small amounts of milk sugars (e.g. lactose), galactose, epilactose or fructose. As a prebiotic substance, lactulose intensifies the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, while Clostridium and Escherichia coli may be suppressed, leading to alleviation of constipation.

Benefits and Uses

- Relief for chronic constipation
- Effective laxative with prebiotic effect for natural long-term bowel regulation with no preservative and its non habit forming

Contents

677g/ Lactulose Solution

Made in Netherland

Directions for Use

Take Duphalac diluted or undiluted. Swallow the medicine quickly. Do not keep it in the mouth. Take the dosage preferably once a day at the same time. During treatment with laxatives, drink sufficient amounts of fluids (6 to 8 glasses).

Dosing in constipation or for stool softening:
Adults 10 - 45 ml [10 - 25 ml]
Children (7-14 years) 15 ml [10 -15 ml]
Children (1-6 years) 5 - 10 ml [5 - 10 ml]
Infants under 1 year Up to 5 ml [Up to 5 ml]
Based upon treatment response the doctor may adjust the starting dose to the maintenance dose after a few days.

How long does it take for Duphalac to work?
Several (2-3) days of treatment may be needed before treatment effect occurs.

Dosing in Portal systemic encephalopathy (PSE) (for adults only):
Starting dose: 30 - 50 ml THREE times daily.
This dose may be adjusted by the doctor to the maintenance dose to achieve 2 to 3 soft stools per day.

Storage/ Caution

DO NOT TAKE DUPHALAC: If the patient is allergic to lactulose or any of the ingredients of Duphalac, suffer from galactosemia, gastrointestinal obstruction, digestive perforation, or risk of digestive perforation.