A 53-year-old member asked:
Is constulose the same thing as lactulose?
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Dr. Shaym Puppalaanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Brand name: Constulose is a brand name for lactulose, a non-absorbed synthetic sugar that is used to rid the body of excess ammonium in people with cirrhosis (severe liver disease), and can be used to treat constipation.
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Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Yes: Constulose is a brand name for generic laculose. See https://www.rxlist.com/constulose-drug.htm
237 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 11, 2018
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