Lactulose is a medicine used in the form of a syrup for laxative purposes. Fields of application Constipation, which cannot be sufficiently influenced by dietary changes etc. For diseases of the intestine etc. Prophylaxis and therapy of portocaval encephalopathy (liver disease) Contraindications The lactulose syrup must not be used for Hypersensitivity to lactulose or other … Lactulose
Overdose If too much lactulose is ingested, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and loss of water and electrolytes may occur. These manifestations of the drug may then have to be treated with other drugs and should be under the supervision of a doctor. The doctor will then decide on the measures necessary to treat the symptoms. If … Overdose | Lactulose
Use during pregnancy and lactation There are no known harmful effects of taking lactulose during pregnancy or lactation.Therefore, it is also possible to take it during this time. All articles in this series: Lactulose Overdose Use during pregnancy and lactation
Introduction Bifiteral® is the trade name of a laxative based on the active ingredient lactulose. (100 ml Bifiteral® contains approx. 67g lactulose.) It is used for constipation (constipation) when it cannot be relieved naturally. Bifiteral® is classified in the group of osmotically acting laxatives (water-drawing laxatives). This includes the subgroup of saline laxatives (Epsom salt, … Bifiteral®
Revenue Bifiteral® can be taken in powder or syrup form. The syrup is measured in the required amount and can then be stirred into drinks or food or taken together with such food. In principle, however, Bifteral® can be taken independently of meals. The period in which the effect begins to take effect can vary … Revenue | Bifiteral®
Side effects At medium dosage, slight abdominal pain and flatulence are possible. If higher dosages are used, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea with disturbances of the water and electrolyte balance (the body loses vital salts through diarrhoea) can occur. Long-term use of Bifiteral® leads to thin stools and can have the side effects mentioned above, including … Side effects | Bifiteral®
