Lactulose

Dosage ; Constipation: 15mL BD (adjusted accordingly).

Children under 1 year 2.5mL, 1-5 years 5ml,

6-12 years: 10mL. BD (gradually reduced).

Hepatic encephalopathy: 30-50mL TID adjusted to produce 2-3 soft stools daily

Lactulose Brands

Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Dupahalac Abbott Laboratories Surgipharm Ltd 200ml Syrup per 5ML KES 622
Dupahalac Abbott Laboratories Surgipharm Ltd 15ml Syrup per 5ML KES 504
Lactulin Meyer Organics Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd 200ml Syrup per 5ML KES 270
Lacx Ochoa Laboratories Ltd. Medisel Kenya Ltd 100ml Syrup per 5ML KES 243
Osmolax Fresenius Surgipharm Ltd 100ml Syrup per 5ML KES 264
Osmolax Fresenius Surgipharm Ltd 200ml Syrup per 5ML KES 520
Lactulac Questa Care Inc. Simba Pharmaceutical Ltd. 10mg 100ml Sachets KES 276.00
Lactulac Questa Care Inc. Simba Pharmaceutical Ltd. 10mg 200ml Syrup per 5ML KES 460.00
Tulac Eskayef Bangladesh Limited Umoja Pharmaceutical s Limited. 10mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 288.00

Lactulose More info

Drug Indication Constipation; hepatic encephalopathy
Precautions Lactose intolerance, diabetes, correct faecal PH maintenance.
Contra-Indications Intestinal obstruction, galactose free diet, galactosaemia.
Side Effects Cramps, flatulence, abdominal discomfort
Dosage Constipation: 15mL BD (adjusted accordingly). Children under 1 year 2.5mL, 1-5 years 5ml, 6-12 years: 10mL. BD (gradually reduced). Hepatic encephalopathy: 30-50mL TID adjusted to produce 2-3 soft stools daily.
Special Information Osmotic laxative that produces diarrhoea of low faecal pH discouraging the increase of ammonia producing organisms. The onset of action is up to 48 hours.
Drug Category DRUGS ACTING ON ALIMENTARY SYSTEM
Drug Sub-Category Osmotic laxatives