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DUPHALAC SYRUP 300ML
د.إ24.50Short description:
- Lactulose oral solution
- Laxative
- For the stool to pass softer and easier
Description:
Duphalac Syrup contains a laxative called lactulose. It makes the stool softer and easier to pass, by drawing water into the bowel. It is not absorbed into the body. It is used to treat constipation (infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools.
Benefits:
- Helps to eliminate wastes from the colon
- Helps to make the bowel easier to pass
- Used for the treatment of bowel movement irregularities and other conditions
How to use:
- Always take Duphalac exactly as described in the leaflet or as the doctor or pharmacist have told
- Check with the doctor or pharmacist if not sure
- Take Duphalac from a spoon or measuring cup
- Can mix it with fruit juice or water. It is recommended to drink more plenty of fluids (approximately 6-8 glasses throughout the day).
- Swallow the dose immediately. Do not keep it in your mouth as the sugar content may lead to toothdecay, particularly if Duphalac is taken for long periods
- Duphalac takes 2 to 3 days to start working
- After this time, it may be able to reduce the dose that take according to the needs
- Please refer to package insert for more information
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SOFLAX SYRUP (LAXATIVE)
د.إ12.50 – د.إ17.00This drug is used by mouth or rectally to treat or prevent complications of liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy). It does not cure the problem, but may help to improve mental status. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by decreasing the amount of ammonia in the blood. It is a man-made sugar solution.
How to use Lactulose
If you are taking this medication by mouth for liver disease, take it usually 3-4 times a day or as directed by your doctor. To improve the taste, you may mix it into fruit juice, water, milk, or a soft dessert. The goal is to have 2-3 soft stools each day. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy (i.e., the number of soft stools each day).
If you are taking this medication by mouth for constipation, take it usually once daily or as directed by your doctor.
This medication can also be given rectally as an enema for liver disease. Mix the recommended amount of lactulose with 700 milliliters (24 ounces) of water or normal saline. Give the solution into the rectum and keep the liquid inside for 30-60 minutes as directed by your doctor. If you keep the enema inside for less than 30 minutes, repeat the dose unless directed otherwise.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day.
When this drug is given rectally for liver disease, an improvement in your mental status may occur in as little as 2 hours, but if you are taking this medication by mouth, it may take up to 24 to 48 hours. If you are using this medication for constipation, it may take up to 48 hours to have a bowel movement. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
