Do not take Lactulac 10gm Solution if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have galactosaemia (galactose indigestion disorder), galactose or fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, intestinal blockage, or digestive perforation. Inform your doctor if you are unable to digest lactose/lactose intolerant, have diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, or if you are due to undergo a colonoscopy. Consult your doctor before taking Lactulac 10gm Solution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Chronic use of unadjusted doses or misuse of Lactulac 10gm Solution may cause diarrhoea and electrolyte imbalance, therefore take it only as advised by the doctor.

Lactulac 10gm Solution belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation. It works by drawing water into the bowel and makes the stool softer and easier to pass, thereby providing relief from constipation. Lactulac 10gm Solution helps in normalizing bowel movements. Lactulac 10gm Solution also helps in the growth of good gut bacteria which help in proper digestion. Lactulac 10gm Solution is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy. It works by reducing the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease by drawing ammonia from the blood into the colon, thereby facilitating the removal of toxins from the body.

Lactulac 10gm Solution belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Lactulac 10gm Solution is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass. Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disease which causes the accumulation of toxic substances in the bloodstream which are normally removed by the liver.

Lactulac 10gm Solution contains 'lactulose' which works by absorbing water from the body and into the bowel. This softens stools and makes it easier to pass. Besides this, it also reduces the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease by drawing ammonia from the blood into the colon, thereby facilitating the removal of toxins from the body.

You are advised to take Lactulac 10gm Solution for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, flatulence (wind), abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Lactulac 10gm Solution . Consult your doctor before taking Lactulac 10gm Solution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lactulac 10gm Solution should be given to children only if prescribed by a child specialist. Do not take Lactulac 10gm Solution if you have galactosaemia (galactose indigestion disorder). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, or if you are due to undergo a colonoscopy. Chronic use of unadjusted doses or misuse of Lactulac 10gm Solution may cause diarrhoea and electrolyte imbalance, therefore take it only as advised by the doctor.