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Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon Substitute

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Composition:

LACTULOSE-10GM

Uses:

<p>Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon is used in the treatment of constipation, hepatic encephalopathy. The detailed uses of Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Constipation Relief: </strong>Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon is widely used to manage chronic constipation. It increases stool water content, making bowel movements easier and more regular.</li><li><strong>Hepatic Encephalopathy Management: </strong>Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon helps lower ammonia levels in the blood, improving brain function in patients with liver disease and aiding in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.</li><li><strong>Bowel Preparation:</strong> Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon may be prescribed to clean the bowel before medical procedures or examinations, ensuring optimal preparation for surgeries or diagnostic tests.</li><li><strong>Softening Hard Stools: </strong>Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon effectively softens stools, providing relief from discomfort during bowel movements. It is especially beneficial for the elderly or individuals dealing with anal fissures.</li><li><strong>Support During Pregnancy:</strong> Under medical supervision, Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon can safely alleviate constipation experienced by pregnant women due to hormonal changes, promoting comfort during pregnancy.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon 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.
  • Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon helps in normalizing bowel movements. Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon also helps in the growth of good gut bacteria which help in proper digestion. 

FAQs

Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon is used for the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.

Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon works by drawing water into the bowel and makes the stool softer and easier to pass, thereby providing relief from constipation.

Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon is used to treat hepatic encephalopathy in adults. 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.

Diarrhea might occur if Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids 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.

Do not take Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. Taking Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon for longer durations might cause dehydration, an imbalance of electrolytes in the body which can affect the tightness of muscles in the intestine. If your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon for a week, consult your doctor.

Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon contains lactulose, a synthetic sugar. In normal doses, it might not affect your blood glucose levels. However, consult your doctor before taking Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon if you are diabetic.

Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon starts working within 1-2 days. Consult the doctor if constipation does not improve even after 4-5 days of taking Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon .

Yes, Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon is an osmotic laxative that softens the stools and treats constipation.

Side effects of Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon include diarrhoea, flatulence (wind), abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

You are advised to take Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon for the duration prescribed by the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended duration.

Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon should not be given to people who are allergic to any of its contents, have galactosaemia (galactose indigestion disorder), galactose or fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, intestinal blockage, or digestive perforation.

Other laxatives can be taken along with Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon only if prescribed by the doctor as there could be an increased risk of side effects.

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose of Duphalac Bulk Oral Solution Lemon as it may cause diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and dehydration. Drink enough fluids and consult the doctor if you experience these symptoms.

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