Duphalac Oral Solution

Duphalac Oral Solution is a laxative that is used to treat constipation. This medicine is a synthetic sugar. After its administration, it gets broken down in the colon into mild acids that pull water from the body and release it into the colon.

Using its method of drawing water into the bowel, and making stools softer relieves the individual's concern about constipation. It takes at least 48 hours to produce its action.

Duphalac Oral Solution is also used to prevent or treat certain brain conditions that are caused by liver failure, which can lead to confusion, problems, tremors, behavior changes, feeling irritable, loss of coordination, sleep problems and loss of consciousness.

You should not use Duphalac Oral Solution if you are on a special diet low in galactose. To make sure you can safely take this medicine, tell your doctor if you have other medical conditions, especially diabetes or if you need to have a colonoscopy. Possible side effects of this drug are bloating, gas, stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting.

Lactulose comes as liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day for treatment of constipation and three or four times a day for liver disease. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine should be taken at each dose.

• Constipation

• Blood Disorder

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Flatulence

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Feeling Sick

• Stomach Pain

• Weakness

• Dehydration

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Women who are breastfeeding must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Duphalac Oral Solution , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Duphalac Oral Solution

  Abbott India Ltd

• Duphalac Oral Solution

  Abbott India Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

This medication is taken either orally or rectally to treat problems like constipations and hepatic encephalopathy. When used as a laxative, it helps in softening stools by breaking down in the colon and extracting water into the colon. This medication decreases ammonia in the blood by drawing it into the colon and removing it from the body.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Ketoconazole, Azithromycin, Aluminium Hydroxide and others.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with Diabetes.

• Ques : What is Duphalac Oral Solution?

  Ans : Duphalac Oral Solution is a medication which has Lactulose as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the pressure in the colon.

• Ques : What are the uses of Duphalac Oral Solution?

  Ans : Duphalac Oral Solution is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Constipation and Hepatic encephalopathy.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Duphalac Oral Solution?

  Ans : Side effects include Diarrhea, Excessive bowel activity, Nausea or Vomiting, Abdominal pain and cramps, Belching, Flatulence, and Low potassium and magnesium.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Duphalac Oral Solution?

  Ans : Duphalac Oral Solution should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Is Duphalac Oral Solution a laxative?

  Ans : Yes, Duphalac Oral Solution is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine.

• Ques : Is it okay to take Duphalac Oral Solution every day?

  Ans : You should take this medication 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.

• Ques : Who should not be given Duphalac Oral Solution?

  Ans : This medication should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose).

• Ques : What if I take more than the recommended dose of Duphalac Oral Solution?

  Ans : Taking more than the recommended dose of this medication may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.