Lactulose Sandoz 10 g Oral Solution 20 Dose Sachets

Description:

Route of administration:

oral

Dosage:

Dosage should be tailored to each subject according to the results obtained.

The daily dosage is on average:

Adults:

• attack treatment:1 to 3 sachets-doses per day.
• maintenance treatment: 1 to 2 sachets-doses per day.

Children from 7 to 14 years:

• initial treatment: 1 sachet-dose per day.

If diarrhoea occurs, reduce the dosage.

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In all cases, the ideal dose is that which leads to 2 loose stools per day.

Adults: the average dosage is 1 to 2 sachets 3 times a day.

If you feel that the effect of LACTULOSE SANDOZ 10 g, oral solution in sachet is too strong or too weak, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Oral use.

This medicine can be taken undiluted or diluted in a drink.

Rectal route.

This medicine should be diluted with water.

Composition:

Lactulose

Contraindications:

Never take LACTULOSE SANDOZ 10 g, drinkable solution in a sachet in case of:

- certain diseases of the intestine and colon, such as rectocolitis, Crohn's disease, intestinal obstruction,

- abdominal pain (stomach pain),

- Galactose-free diet.

Precautions for use:

Be careful with LACTULOSE SANDOZ 10 g, drinkable solution in sachet:

Prolonged use in the treatment of constipation is not recommended.

Occasional Constipation

This may be related to a recent change in lifestyle (e.g., travel). The drug may be helpful in short term treatment. Any recent constipation unexplained by a change in lifestyle, any constipation accompanied by pain, fever, swelling of the abdomen should be referred to a doctor.

Chronic constipation (long-term constipation)

It can be linked to two causes:

- either a disease of the intestine that requires treatment by the doctor;

- or an imbalance in bowel function due to eating habits and lifestyle.

The treatment includes, among other things

- an increase in the food intake of vegetable products (green vegetables, raw vegetables, wholemeal bread, fruit...);

- an increase in the consumption of water and fruit juice;

- an increase in physical activities (sport, walking...);

- re-education of the defecation reflex;

- sometimes, the addition of bran to the food.

Special cases in children

In children, the treatment of constipation is based on lifestyle and dietary measures: in particular, the use of the right amount of water with infant milk powders, a diet rich in vegetable products, and the addition of fruit juice.

This medicine contains 5.2 mg of potassium per sachet: this should be taken into account by people on a low-potassium diet. Inform your doctor in case of renal insufficiency.

Dosage :

10 g/15 mL