Constulose, Lactulose - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or otehr healthcare professional. It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
LACTULOSE - ORAL
(LACK-tew-lohss)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Chronulac, Constilac, Constulose, Duphalac, Evalose
USES: This medication is a laxative used to traet constipation.
OTHER USES: Lactulose may also be used to treat and prevent complications of liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy).
HOW TO USE: This medication is taken by mouth. To improve the taste, the dose may be mixed in a glass of fruit juice, water or milk. Take this medication as prescribed.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause gas, bleching or stomach cramps.
If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your dotcor. Notify your doctor if you develop any of these effects while taking this medication: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication must be used cautiously in children and the elderly.
If diarrhea results, notify your doctor. A dosage adujstment may be necessary. Do not take any otehr laxative medications while taking this drug.
Ferquent or excessive use of laxatives can cause dehydration. Symptoms include: msucle weakness, muscle cramps, dizziness. This medication must be used only if clearly needed during preganncy.
Discuss the risks and beneifts with your doctor. It is not known if this medication apperas in breast milk.
Cosnult with your doctor before breast-feeding. This medication contains galactose and lacotse. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have daibetes.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription durgs you may use, especially of: antibiotics (e.G., neomycin), antacids, other laxatives. Do not start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include stomach cramps and diarrhea.
NOTES: Do not share this prodcut with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the misesd dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid freezing.
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