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Chronulac is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Laxative

Brands

Cephulac

Generic Drug

Lactulose

Side Effects

Common

Passing gas
Stomach cramps
Vomiting
Flatulence
Nausea
Swollen belly
Cramping abdominal pain
Swollen abdomen

Serious

Diarrhea

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what is lactulose?

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What are the side effects of lactulose?

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What're the adverse effects of lactulose?

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A 53-year old asked:

Is Constulose the same thing as lactulose?

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A 24-year old female asked:

If a person has SIBO (lactulose positive), what diet is best for them to be on?

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A 27-year old asked:

What is lactulose, and why is it given to liver patients?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can lactulose help rid of extra calories?

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A 32-year old asked:

Why is lactulose used for a patient who has azotemia?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is there a difference between dulcolax pills and lactulose solution bp?

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A 46-year old asked:

If I switch from Lactulose to Neomycin, will it start working right away?

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A 20-year old female asked:

I am constipated. I tried drinking Lactulose for two weeks (medicated by the doctor) but still constipated. It hurts so much. What should I do?

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A 22-year old female asked:

My 6 mth old had a small amount of mucus with dark brown hard BM. 27kcal formula , 2tsp of lactulose daily, just started solids, usually constipated?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Does lactulose interfere with mirtazapine?

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A 47-year old female asked:

Does lactulose cause weight gain?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Can I take lactulose with pms fluoextine 20mg?

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A 30-year old male asked:

my 8 month baby has constipation.doctors gave him lactulose.is it safe and for how long we need to give it? is there any natural substitutes exists?

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A 24-year old male asked:

my grandmother 80 yrs. suffers from severe constipation for the past 6 days . we giving her lactulose solution but no effect. suggest some medicine?

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A 24-year old male asked:

is sodium picosulphate stronger laxative then lactulose?

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A 39-year old asked:

How long can Lactulose work for a person with end-stage liver cirrhosis?

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A 41-year old asked:

For what length of time can lactulose work for someone with end-stage liver cirrhosis?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Is the lactulose-mannitol test very accurate in the diagnosis of intestinal permeability?

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A 18-year old male asked:

If 2 table spoons of Apo lactulose doesnt work for constipation, what could be the reason ? And if there is no over use.

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A 24-year old female asked:

I tested positive on hydrogen breath tests for lactose, fructose, AND lactulose. What additional tests should I request? I still feel sick.

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A 39-year old asked:

As a type 1 diabetes can I use lactulose for constipation. Will it raise my blood suger?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I have O positive blood but high ammonia in my blood and on Lactulose would I be able to donate blood ever?

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A 18-year old male asked:

What to do if constipated even though I take enough fiber,water and took 2 tablespoons of Apo Lactulose and still dont even feel like going?

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A 24-year old male asked:

if lactulose does not prove effective then is it good to give sodium picosulphTe as laxative to an aged person battling constipation for 6 days?

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A 35-year old asked:

Side effects from stool softener and lactulose?

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