This medication is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease.
This medication is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease.
Consuming alcohol with this medication does not cause any harmful side effects.
This medication is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy.
This medication is probably safe to use during breastfeeding.
This medication does not usually affect your ability to drive.
A stool that is softer and easier to pass is produced by lactulose by adding more water to it. It additionally facilitates an increase in the daily frequency of bowel motions. Stools become softer as a result of the breakdown of cellulose in the colon into compounds that draw water from the body into the colon.
Constipation is a condition characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements.
Lose IT very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to a high dose. In such cases, the dose should be reduced. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.
Lose IT is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy which is a serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness.
You should take Lose IT for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be up to a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, even several months.
Usually, one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need more, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Lose IT. The risk of side effects is more with two laxatives.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Lose IT may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.
You should take the prescribed amount in the measuring cup or spoon that is provided with the medicine. You can take it with water or fruit juice if you find it very sweet. Drink plenty of water for better results. Swallow it as soon as you keep it in mouth to prevent tooth decay which can occur if you take it for a longer time.
Yes, Lose IT is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.
Lose IT should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where the body cannot process galactose.
It takes about 2-3 days to see the benefits of the treatment. Talk to your doctor if you feel constipated even after 3 days of taking Lose IT.
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