Description
This product is used to treat the symptoms of constipation as well as a special liver disease (portal systemic encephalopathy)
- Lactulose is a laxative and it makes the stool softer and easier to pass, by drawing water into the bowel
- Consult doctor first if pregnant or breastfeeding
- You must see your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days
DO NOT USE
- if you are allergic to lactulose or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- if you suffer from galactosaemia, acute inflammatory bowel disease, blockage in your bowel (apart from normal constipation), digestive perforation or risk of digestive perforation, abdominal pain of undetermined cause
- a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.