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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Laxative

Brands

Cephulac • Chronulac

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Diarrhea

Treats

Hepatic encephalopathy
Condition

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A 37-year old asked:

what is lactulose?

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A 31-year old asked:

How much lactulose can i take without overdose symptoms?

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A 31-year old asked:

What are the side effects of lactulose?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Can lactulose flush out THC from system?

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A 37-year old asked:

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 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 27-year old asked:

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

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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 47-year old female asked:

Does lactulose cause weight gain?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Does lactulose interfere with mirtazapine?

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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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