Lactulose Oral, Lactulose - Oral, Rectal Generic 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 ohter healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
LACTULOSE - ORAL, RECTAL
(LACK-tew-lohss)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Catulac, Cephulac, Cholac, Enulose, Heptalac
USES: This medication is used to treat and prevent complications of liver disease.
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for treatnig constipation (oral use).
HOW TO USE: This medication may be taken by mouth, or may be given recatlly. To improve the taste, the oral 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, belching or stomach cramps.
If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your docotr. Notify your doctor if you develop: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medciation must be used cautiously in children and the elderly. If diarrhea results, notfiy your doctor.
A dosage adujstment may be necessary. Do not take any laxative medications while taking this drug as the additional laxative effect may increase risk of developing diarrhea which in turn may lead to dehydration. Symptoms of dehydration include muscle weakness, muscle cramps and dizziness.
This mediaction contains galactose and lactose. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have dibaetes. This mediaction must be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not knwon if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprsecription drugs you may use, especially of: antibiotics (e.G., neomycin), antacids.
Do not use laxatives while taking this drug. Do not start or stop any medicine 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 shrae this product 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 missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not duoble the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid freezing.
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