The Brand Name LIVOLUK Has Generic Salt :: Lactulose 

LIVOLUK  Is From Company Panacea Priced :: Rs. 36.00/115.00

LIVOLUK have Lactulose is comes under Sub class Cathartics,Laxatives,Fecal Softeners of  Main Class Gastrointestinal System

Main Medicine Class:: Gastrointestinal System  Sub Medicine Class :: Cathartics,Laxatives,Fecal Softeners 

 Salt Name :  OR Generic Name Form Price : MRP /Probable Packing
Lactulose  SYR  Rs. 36.00/115.00  60ML/200ML
Brand Name Company / Manufacturers Strength Unit Price / 60ML/200ML
 LIVOLUK  Panacea  3.325G/5ML  60ML/200ML Rs. 36.00/115.00

Company  Brand Name  Salt Combination Main Medical Class Sub Medical Class
 From Panacea :: LIVOLUK  Lactulose  Gastrointestinal System Cathartics,Laxatives,Fecal Softeners

Indications for Drugs ::

Constipation, Hepatic encephalopathy

Drug Dose ::

Constipation: Adults: Initially 15 ml twice daily, adjusted according to patient’s need. Children: Under 1 year: 2.5 ml twice daily 1-5 years: 5 ml twice daily 5-10 years: 10 ml twice daily Hepatic encephalopathy: 30-50 ml 3 times daily, subsequently adjusted to produce 2-3 soft stools daily.

Contraindication ::

Lactulose is contraindicated in patients with galactosaemia and intestinal obstruction.

Drug Precautions ::

It should be used with caution in patients with lactose intolerance and diabetes.

Drug Side Effects ::

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

Pregnancy category ::
Pregnancy category

2

Drug 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.

Drug Interactions ::

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

 

Disclaimer ::

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