📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Constipation:*
Adult: Initially 15 ml twice daily,
Children 1-11 months: 2.5 ml twice daily; 1-4 yrs: 2.5-10 ml twice daily; 5-17 yrs: 5-20 ml twice daily. Doses to be adjusted according to response.
*Hepatic encephalopathy (portal systemic encephalopathy):*
Adult: Adjusted according to response to 30-50 ml
3 times a day, subsequently adjusted to produce 2-3soft stools per day. Lactulose may take up to 48 hours to act.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Hypokalemia, hyponatremia, dehydration, abdominal discomfort, cramps, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea