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A 25-year-old male asked about a 60-year-old female:
Celiac disease, lactose intolerance, 61 year old woman and abdominal fat much. lactulose not possible. which are alternatives for lactulose for her?
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Dr. Kristi Woodsanswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Why lactulose?: if she's taking lactulose for constipation there are other options. (miralax, sorbitol, mag citrate). If it is for something else, the I would want more info.
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