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Duphalac suspension 3.35 gm/5 mL 240 mL
Duphalac suspension contains Lactulose | belongs to Osmotic laxative
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How it works
This medicine is a synthetic sugar and works by bringing water into the colon which makes the stool softer. It also draws ammonia from the blood into the colon which is then removed with feces.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Duphalac suspension 3.35 gm/5 mL 240 mL
- Diarrhea
- Excessive bowel activity
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Abdominal pain and cramps
- Belching
- Flatulence
- Low potassium and magnesium
Uses of Duphalac suspension 3.35 gm/5 mL 240 mL
What is it prescribed for?
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Constipation
This medicine is used to treat constipation by increasing the water content in the stool.
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Hepatic encephalopathy
This medicine is used to prevent the toxic effects of liver failure on the brain.
When not to use?
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Galactosemia
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a genetic condition where the body is not able to break down sugar galactose properly.
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Low galactose diet
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients requiring a low galactose diet. This dietary change is usually recommended for patients having a rare genetic disorder known as galactosemia.
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Diabetes
This medicine should be used with caution if you are diabetic. Appropriate dose adjustment and more frequent checking of the blood glucose levels is recommended while taking this medicine.
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Electrolyte imbalance
Use of this medicine can cause an imbalance in the levels of potassium, magnesium, and other electrolytes in the body. It should be used with caution in children and patients suffering from any electrolyte imbalances.
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Other laxatives
This medicine is not recommended for use along with other laxatives especially when treating the symptoms of liver failure.
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Antibiotics and antifungals
This medicine should be used with caution if you are taking any antibiotic or antifungal medicines. The efficacy of Duphalac suspension 3.35 gm/5 mL 240 mL may reduce when taken along with an anti-infective medicine.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.
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Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Overdose symptoms may include confusion, increased heartbeat, severe thirst, increased urination, muscle weakness, and cramps.
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moderate
This medicine contains a sugar as its primary constituent and hence should be used with caution in diabetic patients.
General Instructions
Take Duphalac suspension 3.35 gm/5 mL 240 mL as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Lactulose [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/lactulose-154-api [cited 17 september 2019]. 12 Jan 2018
- drugbank.ca - Lactulose [Internet]. Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00581 [cited 17 september 2019]. September 17, 2019
- medlineplus.gov - Lactulose [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682338.html [cited 17 september 2019]. 11 September 2019
what are the adverse effects of Duphalac suspension 3.35 gm/5 mL 240 mL?
Flatulence, meteorism, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
What happens if I miss a dose of Duphalac suspension 3.35 gm/5 mL 240 mL?
Constipation: Adults: Initially 15 mL twice daily. Children: Under 1 yr, 2.5 mL; 1-4 yr, 5 mL; 5-10 yr, 10 mL. All twice daily.
Encephalopathy: Adults: Initially 30-50 mL three times daily; adjust dose to produce 2 or 3 soft stools daily. Children: Not recommended.
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