Duphalac 667 mg/ml

Indication

Constipation: regulation of the colonic physiological rhythm. When soft stool is considered of medical benefit (haemorrhoids, after colonic/anal surgery). Hepatic encephalopathy (HE): treatment and prevention of hepatic coma or precoma.

Ingredients

• Lactulose 667 mg/ml (667 g per 1000 ml)

Direction

For oral administration. Constipation or where soft stool is of medical benefit — adults and adolescents: starting dose 15–45 ml daily, maintenance 15–30 ml daily; children 7–14 years: 15 ml starting, 10–15 ml maintenance; children 1–6 years: 5–10 ml daily; infants under 1 year: up to 5 ml daily. For hepatic encephalopathy, use only as directed by a doctor.

Side effects

• Flatulence and abdominal cramps may occur at the start of treatment
• they are usually transient
• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting and abdominal pain
• High doses may cause diarrhoea
• dehydration and electrolyte imbalance (low potassium)
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if side effects persist
• stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction occurs

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to lactulose
• in galactosaemia
• or in gastrointestinal obstruction
• perforation or risk of perforation
• Contains small amounts of related sugars (lactose
• galactose
• epilactose)
• consult a doctor if you have sugar intolerance or diabetes
• Do not use for more than two weeks without medical supervision
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use in pregnancy
• breastfeeding or for infants