Lactulose solution
Lactulose solution is a mild laxative to be used for mild to moderate constipation and as a stool softener.
- Mild Laxative
- Suitable for adults and children
- Suitable for use in pregnancy
Lactulose solution is a mild laxative and stool softner. It works by drawing water into the bowels and is not absorbed into the body.
Lactulose is safe to use in pregnancy, however, please speak to your GP or midwife before taking any medication whilst pregnant.
Do not take Lactulose if:
Lactulose is safe to use in pregnancy, however, please speak to your GP or midwife before taking any medication whilst pregnant.
Do not take Lactulose if:
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to lactulose or any of the other ingredients of Lactulose
- You have a rare problem called 'galactosaemia'.
- You have a blockage caused by anything else but normal constipation, gastrointestinal perforation
- or risk of perforation.
Constipation
Adults and adolescents: The starting dose is 15-45ml or 1-3 sachets per day. After this the dose can be adjusted to 15-30ml or 1-2 sachets daily.
Children 7 to 14 years: The starting dose is 15ml or 1 sachet daily. After this the dose can be adjusted to 10-15ml or 1 sachet daily.
Children 1-6 years: The usual dose is 5-10ml daily.
Infants under 1 year: The usual dose is up to 5ml daily.
Use in Children: Use of laxatives in children, infants, and babies should be exceptional and under medical supervision because it can influence the normal reflexes for passing stools. Please do not give Lactulose to children (under 14 years) before consulting your doctor for prescription and careful supervision.
Adults and adolescents: The starting dose is 15-45ml or 1-3 sachets per day. After this the dose can be adjusted to 15-30ml or 1-2 sachets daily.
Children 7 to 14 years: The starting dose is 15ml or 1 sachet daily. After this the dose can be adjusted to 10-15ml or 1 sachet daily.
Children 1-6 years: The usual dose is 5-10ml daily.
Infants under 1 year: The usual dose is up to 5ml daily.
Use in Children: Use of laxatives in children, infants, and babies should be exceptional and under medical supervision because it can influence the normal reflexes for passing stools. Please do not give Lactulose to children (under 14 years) before consulting your doctor for prescription and careful supervision.
