Proven and effective relief from constipation.
Constipation can be restrictive and make you feel uncomfortable. But Lactulose helps to relieve symptoms.
If you want to order Lactulose online, talk to us about your health. Our expert team will offer you tailored treatments alongside expert advice.
Lactulose is a medication used to treat constipation. It’s a syrup-based solution that you take orally, either on its own or diluted with another drink.
It also comes in easy-to-use sachets, which means that you can still use it if you’re travelling or out and about.
Lactulose is made up of a compound of sugars called 1,4 beta galactoside-fructose, which can’t be broken down by your small intestine. This allows the sugar to reach your large intestine, where it has a laxative effect, drawing water into your bowel in order to loosen your stool. This then helps to relieve your constipation.
Lactulose also helps to stop the formation of too much ammonia in the gut, which also helps to stop constipation from occurring.
The dose of Lactulose that you’re advised to take will be based on your health needs and symptoms.
Often you’ll be advised to take one to three sachets a day (that’s about 10-30g of Lactulose) before dropping down to one to two (10-20g Lactulose). Typically you’ll continue to reduce your dose until your symptoms have stopped and you feel better.
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You should take Lactulose exactly as your patient information leaflet tells you, or as your prescribing clinician has advised you to. If there’s anything you’re unsure of, have a chat with our clinician. Lactulose should only be taken on the advice of a medical professional.
To take Lactulose:
It can be taken with or without food, and there are no dietary restrictions with taking it.
You should start to notice an effect from Lactulose within 24-72 hours of your first dose, after which it should start to work in your system more quickly. You’ll also need to increase the amount of water you drink to around 6-8 glasses per day to help with stool softening.
If you forget to take a dose of Lactulose you can take it as soon as you remember, as long as it’s not too close to your next dose. If it is too close to your next dose, then just skip it and carry on as normal. Don’t take an extra dose to make up for the missed one, as taking too much in one go can cause you digestive discomfort. You should always discuss your dosage with a clinician as it can vary between adults and children.
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Lactulose 10 g / 15 ml oral solution sachets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
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