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Lactoease Sugar Free Solution Substitute

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Composition:

LACTULOSE-10000MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Lactoease Sugar Free 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.
  • Lactoease Sugar Free Solution helps in normalizing bowel movements. Lactoease Sugar Free Solution also helps in the growth of good gut bacteria which help in proper digestion. 

FAQs

Lactoease Sugar Free Solution is used for the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.

Lactoease Sugar Free Solution works by drawing water into the bowel and makes the stool softer and easier to pass, thereby providing relief from constipation.

Lactoease Sugar Free Solution 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 Lactoease Sugar Free Solution 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 Lactoease Sugar Free Solution for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. Taking Lactoease Sugar Free Solution 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 Lactoease Sugar Free Solution for a week, consult your doctor.

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

Lactoease Sugar Free Solution starts working within 1-2 days. Consult the doctor if constipation does not improve even after 4-5 days of taking Lactoease Sugar Free Solution .

Yes, Lactoease Sugar Free Solution is an osmotic laxative that softens the stools and treats constipation.

Side effects of Lactoease Sugar Free Solution 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 Lactoease Sugar Free Solution for the duration prescribed by the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended duration.

Lactoease Sugar Free Solution 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 Lactoease Sugar Free Solution only if prescribed by the doctor as there could be an increased risk of side effects.

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