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*Type: | *Type: osmotic laxative | ||
*Dosage Forms: | *Dosage Forms: 10g/15L solution | ||
*Routes of Administration: | *Routes of Administration: oral, NG, rectal | ||
*Common Trade Names: | *Common Trade Names: Kristalose | ||
==Adult Dosing== | ==Adult Dosing== | ||
Revision as of 02:38, 3 September 2015
General
- Type: osmotic laxative
- Dosage Forms: 10g/15L solution
- Routes of Administration: oral, NG, rectal
- Common Trade Names: Kristalose
Adult Dosing
Hepatic encephalopathy
- 20mg PO or (300mL in 700cc H2O retention enema x30min)
Pediatric Dosing
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating:
- Lactation risk:
- Renal Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Hepatic Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
- Mechanism of Action: