Lactulose ratiopharm syrup, 500 ml

Lactulose-ratiopharm® syrup: Gentle and well-tolerated support for constipation

Digestive problems such as constipation make it difficult to empty the bowels and are often accompanied by a feeling of fullness, abdominal pain and pain during bowel movements.Possible triggers include a low-fiber diet, an unfamiliar environment, stress or hormonal changes - for example during menopause or pregnancy.Lactulose-ratiopharm® syrup can counteract constipation: The lactulose binds water in the intestines, making the stool softer and making it easier to empty the intestines.In this way, the constipation can be gently resolved and the accompanying symptoms subside, so that general well-being improves.

The syrup is characterized by good tolerability because the active ingredient lactulose is not absorbed by the body.This means there is only a low risk of interactions.Lactulose-ratiopharm® syrup is suitable for acute symptoms - it should only be taken over a longer period of time after consulting a doctor.It is suitable for adults, adolescents and children - administration to children under 14 years of age should be done in consultation with a doctor.The syrup can also be taken during pregnancy.The included dosing cup makes the syrup easy to dose and easy to take, especially for people with swallowing difficulties.

No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Lactulose-ratiopharm contains: 3.34 g lactulose, fructose as an excipient, galactose as an excipient, lactose as an excipient, purified water as an excipient and 0.07 BE total carbohydrates as an excipient.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity reactions can occur to all medicines and you must stop taking the medicine immediately.If an allergy to the active ingredient or one of the other ingredients of the medicine is known, it must not be used.The medicine must not be used in cases of intestinal obstruction.The medicine should not be used in cases of fructose intolerance, lactase intolerance, absorption disorders of glucose or galactose in the intestine, acute inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases or disorders of the water and mineral balance.

Dosage

The quantities given can only serve as a guide and must in any case be adapted to the requirements depending on the severity and development of the symptoms.In case of brain damage and liver damage, adults take 7.5-15 ml of lactulose (5-10 g) 3-4 times a day as an initial amount.For further use: 30-45 ml lactulose (20-30 g) 3-4 times a day, so that 2-3 soft stools are passed per day.To clean up salmonella shedders, the following cleanup plan applies to adults: 1. Treatment: 13.5 ml lactulose (9 g) 3 times a day for 10-12 days, then discontinue use for 1 week.2nd course: 13.5 ml lactulose (9 g) 5 times a day for a period of 10-12 days, then interrupt the treatment for 1 week.3rd course: if necessary, 27 ml lactulose (18 g) 3 times a day for 10-12 days.If necessary, the amount can be increased so that 2-3 soft stools are passed daily.Infants and young children should receive 4.5 ml lactulose (3 g) 4 times daily as basic treatment.The dosage of the 2nd and, if necessary, the 3rd course must be increased individually.For constipation, adults take 7.5-15 ml lactulose (5-10 g) 1-2 times a day and children 4.5-9 ml lactulose (3-6 g) 1-2 times a day.

Intake

The lactulose syrup can be taken regardless of meals.The syrup can be mixed with water or warm drinks, such as coffee or tea, or stirred into yogurt, muesli or porridge and taken with these foods.

Patient information

The duration of treatment depends on the development of the symptoms.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should only take medication after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.There is no human experience with the use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding.There are no known harmful effects of lactulose when taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Notes

After opening, Lactulose ratiopharm has a shelf life of 12 months.Long-term storage may cause discoloration, but this does not affect the effectiveness and quality of Lactulose-ratiopharm.

Other

The laxative effect can occur after 2-10 hours; if the amounts are insufficient, it can take 24-48 hours until 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 synthetic content of lactulose in digestible carbohydrates must be taken into account (100 ml contains a maximum of 17g = 1.4 BE).

Areas of application

Constipation that cannot be adequately controlled by high-fiber diets and other general measures.Diseases that require easier bowel movements.Prevention and treatment of portocaval encephalopathy (i.e. disorders of brain function resulting from chronic liver diseases, especially liver cirrhosis).

Ingredients

Active ingredient per 5 ml syrup: 3.335 g lactulose.Other ingredients: fructose, galactose, lactose, purified water.