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Cephulac is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Laxative

Brands

Chronulac

Generic Drug

Lactulose

Side Effects

Common

Passing gas
Stomach cramps
Vomiting
Flatulence
Nausea
Swollen belly
Cramping abdominal pain
Swollen abdomen

Serious

Diarrhea

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Hoe many hours apart to take my lactulose?

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How much lactulose can I take without overdose symptoms?

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How many hours apart should lactulose 15ml be taking I'm taking 30ml a day?

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Lactulose was prescribed to my baby bc of infrequent bms. It was working but now it's not. Should a ask his pediatritionist for a higher dose?

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Why are alcoholics given lactulose?

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What are the side effects of lactulose?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Can lactulose flush out THC from system?

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A 53-year old asked:

Is constulose the same thing as lactulose?

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A 24-year old female asked:

If a person has sibo (lactulose positive), what diet is best for them to be on?

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I take 45ml (3 tbs) of Lactulose everyday for about 5 months now. It has caused dehydration and my bp has gone from 120/75 to 108/70. Is this safe?

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A 37-year old asked:

What're the adverse effects of lactulose?

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A 27-year old asked:

What is lactulose, and why is it given to liver patients?

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A 32-year old asked:

Why is lactulose used for a patient who has azotemia?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is there a difference between Dulcolax pills and lactulose solution bp?

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A 46-year old asked:

If i switch from lactulose to neomycin, will it start working right away?

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A 42-year old asked:

What do you think, could my ammonia levels rise if i stop taking lactulose?

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A 35-year old female asked:

I am on lactulose but still not been to poo for 10 days is this bad and what should I do?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Is it ok to take Miralax and lactulose at the same time? is it safe or will they negatively interfere with each other?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Had 10ml lactulose yest morning n then again this morning I just been for bm it was normal then rabbit type then little watery at end is this normal?

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A 33-year old asked:

What is the relationship between lactose and lactulose?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is lactulose a stool softener or a laxative?

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A 47-year old female asked:

Does lactulose cause weight gain?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Can Lactulose cause lactic acidosis?

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Side effects of lactulose breath test?

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Can lactulose help rid of extra calories?

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Can i take lactulose while on atkins diet?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Can i take lactulose with PMS fluoextine 20mg?

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A 48-year old asked:

Safe to take lactulose syrup while breastfeeding feeding?

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What are the side effects of lactulose solution for constipation?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Can you take lactulose and Bisacodyl at the same time, is it safe?

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