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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Dosage Your dose of lactulose can go up or down, depending on how well the medicine is working.The usual dose for constipation is:adults – 15ml, taken twice a day as a starting dosechildren aged 5 to 17 years – 5ml to 20ml, taken twice a daychildren aged 1 to 4 years – 2.5ml to 10ml, taken twice a daybabies aged 1 month to 11 months – 2.5ml, taken twice a dayFor adults with hepatic encephalopathy, the usual dose is between 30ml and 50ml, taken 3 times a day. Important Only give lactulose to a child under 14 years if their doctor recommends it. How to take itYou can take lactulose with or without food.The medicine comes with a plastic cup or spoon to measure your dose. If you do not have a cup or spoon, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not use a kitchen spoon as it will not measure the right amount.Some people do not like the sweet taste of lactulose. To improve the taste, you can mix your dose with half a glass or water or fruit juice.Aim to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water or other liquid during the day while you're taking lactulose or your constipation may get worse.How long to take it forYou can take lactulose for as long as your constipation lasts, or for as long as your doctor has recommended. This will usually be for up to a week.For more severe constipation, and if you're taking lactulose for hepatic encephalopathy, your
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