How does Nutalact Syrup help to treat liver encephalopathy?

In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppresses the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through faeces.

Can I take Nutalact Syrup with antacids?

Do not take Nutalact Syrup with antacid and anti-bacterial medicines as it may cause decreased efficacy. Consult your doctor before taking any other medicines with Nutalact Syrup .

Does Nutalact Syrup cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea might occur if Nutalact Syrup is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Is it safe to take Nutalact Syrup for longer durations?

Do not take Nutalact Syrup for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Nutalact Syrup for a bowel movement. Taking Nutalact Syrup for longer durations might also cause dehydration, imbalance of fluids and salts in the body which can affect the tightness of muscles in the intestine. If your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Nutalact Syrup for a week, consult your doctor.

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M Pharmacy

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Drug Warnings

Do not take Nutalact Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not take Nutalact Syrup in case of ileostomy or colostomy. Regularly monitor serum electrolytes, blood lactose and blood glucose levels while taking Nutalact Syrup . Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Nutalact Syrup . Do not take Nutalact Syrup if you have galactosaemia (galactose indigestion disorder), intestinal obstruction, unexplained abdominal pain or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Consult your doctor before taking Nutalact Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you Nutalact Syrup only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Do not take Nutalact Syrup for more than a week as it may cause dependency on Nutalact Syrup for a bowel movement.

Side Effects of Nutalact Syrup

Abdominal distension
Bloating
Cramps
Flatulence (gas)

Directions for Use

Take Nutalact Syrup with food. Take the prescribed dose/quantity of Nutalact Syrup by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack, shake the bottle well before each use.

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Medicinal Benefits

Nutalact Syrup belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Additionally, Nutalact Syrup is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease). Nutalact Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Lactitol (laxative) and benzoic acid (organic compound). Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It works by breaking down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, which increases the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and easier to pass and providing relief from constipation. In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppressing the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through faeces. Benzoic acid acts as a preservative.

Uses of Nutalact Syrup

Constipation, hepatic/liver encephalopathy.

About Nutalact Syrup

Nutalact Syrup belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Additionally, Nutalact Syrup is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease). Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass. Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disease in which the liver does not remove the toxins from the body, which leads to loss of brain function.

Nutalact Syrup is a combination of two drugs: Lactitol (laxative) and benzoic acid (organic compound). Lactitol causes an increase in water content in stools and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and easier to pass and providing relief from constipation. In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppressing the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through faeces. Benzoic acid acts as a preservative.

You are advised to take Nutalact Syrup 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 abdominal distension, cramps and flatulence (gas). 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.

Regularly monitoring of serum electrolytes, blood lactose and blood glucose levels is advised. Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Nutalact Syrup . Do not take Nutalact Syrup for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Nutalact Syrup for a bowel movement. Consult your doctor before taking Nutalact Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you Nutalact Syrup only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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M Pharmacy

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Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:31 AM IST

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