Medicine : Cadilose (60ml)
| Name: | Cadilose (60ml) |
| Type: | Syrup |
| Manufacturer: | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Generic Use: | Lactulose |
| Composition: | Lactulose(10 G) |
| Substitutes: | looz (10g) , cadilose (60ml) , looz syp(150ml) , looz syp(300ml) , looz syp(450ml) , laxodoc syp |
Generic ( Lactulose )
| Typical use Of Lactulose : | Portal Systemic Encephalopathy, Chronic Or Habitual Constipation. |
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| Mechanism of action of Lactulose : | Lactulose Is Broken Down Primarily To Lactic Acid, And Also To Small Amounts Of Formic And Acetic Acids, By The Action Of Via Evolved-beta Galactosidase From Colonic Bacteria, Which Results In An Increase In Osmotic Pressure And Slight Acidification Of The Colonic Contents. This In Turn Causes An Increase In Stool Water Content And Softens The Stool. |
| Drug Interaction of Lactulose : | Lactulose Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Mesalazine. These Interactions Are Sometimes Beneficial And Sometimes May Pose Threats To Life. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required. |
| Side effects of Lactulose : | Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia, Dehydration, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Eructation. |
INTERACTIONS OF LACTULOSE
How Lactulose will impact on Pregnancy ?Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. |
How Lactulose will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. |
Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of LactuloseNo Studies Found |