Product Details
- Laxilose Laxative Syrup 300 Ml is an oral lactulose solution designed to relieve constipation and support the management of hepatic encephalopathy.
- The syrup works as an osmotic laxative, drawing water into the bowel to soften stools and promote more comfortable, regular bowel movements.
- It is suitable for adults, adolescents, children, and infants when used under appropriate medical guidance and with individualized dosing.
- Laxilose contains lactulose 67 g/100 ml, a synthetic disaccharide that acts locally in the colon and is poorly absorbed by the body.
- The sweet-tasting syrup can be taken alone or diluted with water or fruit juice, and is typically effective within 24 to 72 hours.
Key Features:
- Dual Indication: Formulated to treat constipation and to help manage hepatic encephalopathy by reducing blood ammonia levels.
- Active Ingredient Lactulose: Contains lactulose 67 g/100 ml, a well-established osmotic laxative that softens stools by drawing water into the bowel.
- Gentle On The Bowel: Provides a gradual onset of action, usually within 2 to 3 days, helping to avoid sudden or harsh bowel movements.
- Age-Adaptable Use: Can be used in adults, adolescents, children, and infants, with dosing adjusted by a healthcare professional, especially in younger patients.
- Flexible Dosing Regimens: Offers starting and maintenance doses for constipation, and higher, divided doses for hepatic encephalopathy to achieve 2 to 3 soft stools per day.
- Easy-To-Take Syrup: Oral solution that can be taken with or without food and may be diluted with water or fruit juice to improve palatability.
- Hydration Guidance: Use is accompanied by advice to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to support laxative effectiveness and reduce the risk of dehydration.
- Gastrointestinal Segment Product: Classified within the gastrointestinal therapeutic segment, specifically targeting bowel regularity and ammonia reduction in liver disease.
