Duphalac Lemon Flavour Oral Solution 150ml
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Drug Information for Duphalac Lemon Flavour Oral Solution 150ml
What is DUPHALAC?
- DUPHALAC contains Lactulose
- It makes the stool softer and easier to pass, by drawing water into the bowel
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What DUPHALAC is used for?
It is used to treat
- constipation (infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools)
- hepatic encephalopathy (a liver disease causing confusion, tremor, decreased level of consciousness) which can lead to a hepatic coma
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you
- are allergic to DUPHALAC or any other ingredients of this medicine
- have a rare problem called 'galactosaemia'
- have a blockage in the bowel
- suffer from unexplained stomach pain
- have diabetes
- have glucose-galactose malabsorption
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or are breast-feeding
- Always take DUPHALAC exactly as your doctor have told you
- It is recommended that you drink plenty of fluids (approximately 6-8 glasses throughout the day)
- Swallow the dose immediately
- DUPHALAC takes 2 to 3 days to start working
- After this time, you may be able to reduce the dose you take according to your needs
- If you have diabetes and are treated for hepatic encephalopathy, your dose of DUPHALAC will be higher. This high dose contains a large amount of sugar
- Therefore, your doctor may recommend that you need to adjust the dose of your anti-diabetic medicine
Constipation
Adults and adolescents: The starting dose is 15-45ml per day. After this the dose can be adjusted to 15-30ml daily.
Children 7 to 14 years: The starting dose is 15ml daily. After this the dose can be adjusted to 10-15ml daily.
Children 1-6 years: The usual dose is 5-10ml daily.
Infants under 1 year: The usual dose is up to 5ml daily.
Hepatic encephalopathy (adults only)
Adults:
The usual starting dose is 3 to 4 times a day of 30-45ml.
If you take more DUPHALAC
- If you take more DUPHALAC talk to a doctor. You may have diarrhoea and abdominal pain
If you forget to take DUPHALAC
- If you forget a dose of DUPHALAC, just take the next dose at the usual time
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking DUPHALAC
- Do not stop or change the treatment before talking to your doctor
Like all medicines, DUPHALAC can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.