Article Contents ::
Details About Generic Salt :: Lactitol
Main Medicine Class:: #N/A Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A
| 7C. CATHARTICS/LAXATIVES/FECAL SOFTENERS in 7. GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM |
| LACTITOL |
| DISACCHARIDE ANALOGUE OF LACTULOSE | LAXATIVE |
|
Indications & Dose: CONSTIPATION PO Adult Initially 20g/day as single dose in morning/evening meal, subsequently adjusted to produce one stool daily | HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY PO Adult 500-700mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses at meal times |
| Diet: Mixed with food/liquid |
