Lactulose

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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

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

Common

Pharmacology

  • Half-life:
  • Metabolism:
  • Excretion:
  • Mechanism of Action:

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