Duphalac Syrup 300ml

Mechanism Of Action Of Lactulose

• Lactulose is a medication that belongs to a class of medicines called “laxatives”. It is used to help relieve
• constipation by making your stools softer and easier to pass. It works by drawing water into the intestines.
• It is also used for hepatic encephalopathy (a decline in brain function that occurs as a result of severe liver disease) by decreasing the amount of ammonia in the blood.

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Constipation

• Drink more water
• Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber
• Exercise more
• Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements
• Bowel habit training.

Method Of Administration Of Duphalac Syrup

• Dosage in stool softening and constipation:

1. Adults and adolescents: Recommended starting dose is 15 – 45 ml (10 – 30 g) followed by a maintenance dose of 15 – 30 ml (10 – 20 g).
2. Children (7 – 14 years old): Recommended starting dose is 15 ml (10 g) followed by a maintenance dose of 10 – 15 ml (7 – 10 g).
3. Children (1 – 6 years old): Recommended starting and maintenance dose is 5 – 10 ml (3 – 7 g).
4. Infants under 1 year of age: Recommended starting and maintenance dose is up to 5 ml (up to 3 g).

• Dosage in hepatic encephalopathy (adults):

1. The recommended initial dose is 30 – 45 ml orally three to four times daily followed by a maintenance dose that is adjusted depending on your response until you start producing 2 – 3 stools daily.

• The dose may be taken as a single daily dose or may be divided into two daily doses.
• You can use the measuring cup provided with the bottle to measure your dose.
• It may take a few days for the medication to start giving effect. A maintenance dose is specified based on your response.
• You may take the medication without regard to meals.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.