Osmotic Laxative
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Lactitol is an orally administered osmotic laxative used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation.
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Lactitol Monohydrate Solution
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COMPOSITION
Lactitol Monohydrate USP 10gm
DOSAGE FORM: Oral Solution
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CLASS: Osmotic Laxatives
INDICATIONS
- For the treatment of constipation.
- For the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE); hepatic coma
DOSAGE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Route of Administration: Oral
It can be administered by children (> 1 year) and adults. The dose must be as directed by the physician.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Known hypersensitivity to Lactitol or any other components of the formulation
- Intestinal obstruction
- Underlying organic lesion of the GI tract
- Unexplained abdominal pain or bleeding
- Galactosemia
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Keep the bottle tightly closed and stored at normal room temperature. Keep the medication out of reach of children and pets. Dispose unused medications and expired medications properly to avoid adverse effects.