Lactulose AbZ 66.7 g / 100 ml syrup, 200 ml

Lactulose AbZ 66.7g/100 ml syrup - gentle remedy for constipation

Lactulose AbZ syrup is a gentle remedy for constipation.It also helps with conditions that require easier bowel movements.Since lactulose is not absorbed by the body, the syrup has a low potential for interaction with other drugs.

Talking about constipation is not easy for most people.Nevertheless, the issue affects a large part of the population.More people now suffer from restricted bowel movements than expected, which leads to unpleasant constipation.Older patients and women in particular are often affected.

The feeling of when you are suffering from constipation can be very individual.Constipation occurs in various ways, for example as a result of certain eating habits or in the short term as travel-related constipation.They are often a side effect of hormonal changes during menopause or pregnancy.

Anyone affected by this needs a quick and gentle solution.Lactulose AbZ syrup provides gentle and quick relief from intestinal constipation.

Laxative lactulose for gentle relief

Constipation significantly limits the quality of life of those affected.Often this is not only associated with a feeling of fullness and general discomfort.Those affected usually also suffer from pain.Causes can be, for example, a low-fiber diet or stress.

But there can also be various illnesses behind it.Therefore, it should be clarified by a doctor what the exact cause is.If you have acute constipation, help is needed quickly.The syrup contains the laxative lactulose.It softens stools by drawing water into the intestines.This makes passing the stool easier.

It can be used for a short period of time or over a longer period of time under doctor's orders.Lactulose AbZ syrup is suitable for adults.It should only be used in children in exceptional cases and on medical advice.

Area of application

Lactulose AbZ 66.7g/100ml is a laxative and liver and intestinal therapeutic agent.It is used for constipation, which cannot be sufficiently controlled by a diet rich in fiber and other general measures.Also for diseases that require easier bowel movements, as well as for the prevention and treatment of portocaval encephalopathy, i.e. disorders of brain function as a result of chronic liver diseases, especially liver cirrhosis.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

3.34 g lactulose, fructose as an excipient, galactose as an excipient, lactose as an excipient, purified water as an excipient, 0.07 BE total carbohydrates as an excipient.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to lactulose or any of the other ingredients of the preparation.The medicine should also not be taken if you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting and fever, as these can be signs of a serious illness such as intestinal obstruction or inflammation in the gastrointestinal area.If you experience such symptoms, you should seek medical advice immediately.

The medicine must also not be taken if you suffer from the rare hereditary form of fructose intolerance.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

Remember that after taking the specified doses of the preparation, it takes a considerable amount of time, often varying from patient to patient, for the desired effect to appear.The laxative effect of the drug can occur after just 2 to 10 hours, but it can also take 1 to 2 days until the first bowel movement, especially if the dosage is still insufficient.

The preparation must be dosed differently depending on the area of application.The dosages given here can only be used as a guide and may need to be changed to achieve the desired effect.

The recommended dose is:

For constipation:

Adults: 5 - 10 g (equivalent to 7.5 - 15 ml) 1 to 2 times daily.

Children: 3 - 6 g (equivalent to 4.5 - 9 ml) 1 to 2 times daily.

Larger doses of the medication are often necessary, especially at the beginning of the treatment of constipation.In general, this slightly higher starting dose can be reduced after 3 - 4 days.

In the case of portocaval encephalopathy, i.e. impairment of brain function as a result of liver disease:

Adults: At the start of treatment for portocaval encephalopathy, adults should take 5 - 10 g (equivalent to 7.5 - 15 ml) 3 to 4 times daily.The dose should then be increased slowly and carefully to 20 - 30 g (equivalent to 30 - 45 ml) 3 to 4 times a day.The goal should be to pass two to three soft stools per day.

Children: There is no information available for use in children.

The duration of treatment depends on the development of the respective clinical picture.

If you take more than you should, you may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and loss of water and electrolytes, which may need to be compensated for with medication.Tell your doctor if such symptoms occur in the event of an overdose.This will then also decide on any treatment measures that may need to be initiated.

If you forget to take a dose, please continue with the therapy as recommended without increasing the dose yourself!If in doubt, please ask your doctor for advice!

If you stop taking it, you must expect that the desired effect will not be achieved or that the clinical picture will worsen again.Therefore, please consult your doctor if you want to stop or interrupt your treatment.

If you have any further questions about taking this medicine, contact your doctor and pharmacist.

Intake

Please measure the dose required for you.This amount of syrup is then mixed with water or with warm drinks, e.g. coffee or tea, or stirred into yogurt, muesli or porridge and taken with these foods.

To prevent the dispenser from sticking, the dispenser should be closed after each removal.

It can be taken regardless of meals.If a single dose is sufficient to successfully treat constipation, taking it in the morning after breakfast has proven to be particularly well tolerated.

Patient information

The preparation should not be taken if there are water and electrolyte balance disorders.

If you have been suffering from constipation for a long time, you should seek advice and examination from your doctor before starting therapy with the medication, as chronic disorders or impaired bowel movements can be signs of a more serious illness!

Since an inherited fructose intolerance may not yet have been recognized in infants and small children, they should only receive the preparation after consulting a doctor.

The medicine has no adverse effects on perception, judgment or the ability to react.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

There are no known harmful effects of lactulose when taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.Lactulose can also be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.

The laxative effect can occur after 2-10 hours; if the amounts are insufficient, it can take 24-48 hours before the first bowel movement.While taking the medication, care should be taken to eat a diet rich in fiber, as this supports the laxative effect.Raw vegetable salads and whole grain products are particularly suitable.Consuming large amounts of fresh yogurt promotes the important colonization of the colon with bifidus bacteria.Make sure you drink enough fluids (at least 2 liters daily).

For diabetics, the synthesis-related content of lactulose in digestible carbohydrates must be taken into account (100 ml contains a maximum of 17g = 1.4 BE).

Other

Active ingredient: lactulose.100 ml of syrup contains 66.7 g of lactulose.The other ingredient is: purified water.