Osmolax 100 ml

Solutions

Pack Size : 1 Bottle x 1 Packet

Generics : Lactulose

Manufacturer : Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Best Price * TK 140.00

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

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More Information About - Osmolax 100 ml

Description

Generic Name

Lactulose

Precaution

It should be used with caution in patients with lactose intolerance and diabetes. Lactation: Unknown whether drug is distributed into milk; use with caution

Indication

Constipation, Hepatic encephalopathy

Contra Indication

Lactulose is contraindicated in patients with galactosaemia and intestinal obstruction.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Initial dosing may produce flatulence and intestinal cramps, which are usually transient. Excessive dosage can lead to diarrhoea, dehydration, nusea, vomiting, hypokalemia.

Pregnancy Category

Name : B

Description

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Mode of Action

Lactulose promotes peristalsis by producing an osmotic effect in the colon with resultant distention. In hepatic encephalopathy, it reduces absorption of ammonium ions and toxic nitrogenous compounds, resulting in reduced blood ammonia concentrations.

Interaction

May prevent release of mesalazine in the colon. Decreased effect with oral neomycin, antacids.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Unknown whether drug is distributed into milk; use with caution

Adult Dose

Constipation Solution: 15-30 mL (10-20 g) PO once daily; may be increased to 60 mL (40 g) once daily Portal Systemic Encephalopathy Prophylaxis 30-45 mL (20-30 g) PO q6-8hr, adjusted until 2-3 soft stools/day; if acute, may be given q1-2hr until 2-3 soft stools/day Treatment 20-30 g (30-45 mL) PO q1hr to induce rapid defecation; reduced to 20-30 g q6-8hr after defecation achieved; titrated to produce 2-3 soft stools/day

Child Dose

Constipation 0.7-2 g/kg/day (1-3 mL/kg/day) PO in divided doses; not to exceed 40 g/day (60 mL/day) Portal Systemic Encephalopathy Prophylaxis Infants: 2.5-10 mL/day (1.7-6.67 g/day) PO in divided doses; titrated to produce 2-3 soft stools/day Children and adolescents: 40-90 mL/day (26.7-60 g/day) PO in divided doses; titrated to produce 2-3 soft stools/day

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

N/A

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