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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Laxative

Brands

Cephulac • Chronulac

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Diarrhea

Treats

Hepatic encephalopathy
3.6
10 reviews

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A 28-year old male asked:

Hoe many hours apart to take my lactulose?

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A 31-year old asked:

How much lactulose can I take without overdose symptoms?

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A 28-year old male asked:

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

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A 20-year old female asked:

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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A 31-year old asked:

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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A 46-year old female asked:

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 41-year old asked:

Why are alcoholics given lactulose?

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A 37-year old asked:

What're the adverse effects of lactulose?

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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 27-year old asked:

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

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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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A 34-year old asked:

Side effects of lactulose breath test?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can lactulose help rid of extra calories?

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A female asked:

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 33-year old asked:

What is the relationship between lactose and lactulose?

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A 48-year old asked:

Safe to take lactulose syrup while breastfeeding feeding?

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A 47-year old asked:

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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A 22-year old male asked:

Will long-term use of lactulose cause sibo,Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis?

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