Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lactulose
Chemical Class
Disaccharide Carbohydrate
ATC Code
A06AD11
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Disaccharide Carbohydrate
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Disaccharide Carbohydrate. It belongs to Antimicrobial Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Lactulose is 342.30.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
15 to 30 ml — As recommended.
As Required
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Mix lactulose powder with at least 4 ounces of water, mi
3
Child · As required according to age.
2.5 to 0 ml — As recommended.
4
Child · Oral
335 mg/kg — 12 hourly
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Safety Alerts
You should not use lactulose if you are on a special diet low in galactose (milk sugar)
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: diabetes
or if you need to have any type of intestinal test using a scope (such as a colonoscopy )
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Important Warnings
Use only as directed
Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Stop using lactulose and call your doctor at once if you have severe or ongoing diarrhea . Common side effects of lactulose may include: bloatinggasstomach paindiarrheaor nauseavomiting . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect lactulose
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Oral Syrup, Rectal Soln Store in a well closed container, Below 20°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 213.95
DRAP approved maximum price · per 120ml · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 120mlRs 213.95
Should you consider an alternative?
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