Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml

Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives, used to treat constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements. Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disease which causes the accumulation of toxic substances.

Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml contains 'lactulose', which works by softening stools and making it easier to pass. Besides this, it also reduces the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease, thereby facilitating the removal of toxins from the body.

In some cases, Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, flatulence (wind), abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, talk to your doctor if the side effects persist.

Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while using Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml. Consult your doctor before using Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your medications and health conditions to prevent any potential interactions.

Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml is used in the treatment of Constipation and Hepatic encephalopathy. The detailed uses of Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml are as follows:

• Treat Constipation: Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml is used to soften stool and promote bowel movements, providing relief from constipation symptoms.
• Manage Hepatic Encephalopathy: Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml reduces ammonia levels in the blood by promoting its excretion through the gut, helping to prevent or treat episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Shake the bottle well and remove the protective shield from the tip.
• Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to your chest, or kneel and lean forward so that the head and chest are resting comfortably. Insert the enema bottle into the rectum with the tip pointing towards the navel. Squeeze the bottle gently until it is empty. Remove the bottle from the rectum and wash your hands thoroughly.

• Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml contains Lactulose, a laxative which treats constipation by drawing water into the bowel.
• It softens the stool and promotes easier and more regular bowel movements.
• Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml helps manage hepatic encephalopathy (a complication of liver disease) by lowering elevated ammonia levels in the blood. It does this by drawing ammonia into the colon and promoting its elimination through the stool.
• By helping remove toxins like ammonia from the bloodstream, Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml supports brain function and reduces symptoms such as confusion, tremors, and mood changes in patients with liver dysfunction.

• Do not take Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder), galactose or fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, intestinal blockage, or digestive perforation.
• Inform your doctor if you are unable to digest lactose/lactose intolerant, have diabetes, have irritable bowel syndrome, or if you are due to undergo a colonoscopy.
• Consult your doctor before using Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Chronic use of unadjusted doses or misuse of Lactulose 20% Enema 275 ml may cause diarrhoea and electrolyte imbalance; therefore, take it only as advised by the doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products.