Lactulose Poly: description, application and features
Lactulose Poly is a synthetic laxative produced by Poly Industria Kimica in Italy and manufactured by Doppel Pharmaceuticals. The active substance is lactulose, which has properties that help improve intestinal motility and accelerate the process of evacuation of feces from the body.
Lactulose Poly is used for the treatment of constipation, including chronic, as well as for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, including coma and precoma, intestinal flora disorders, putrefactive dyspepsia syndrome in young children and pain after removal of hemorrhoids.
The drug is not recommended for use in case of hypersensitivity to its components, galactosemia and intestinal obstruction. Side effects may include flatulence, diarrhea, cramping, nausea, vomiting, discomfort, and loss of electrolytes. Interactions with antibiotics and non-absorbable antacids may reduce the effect of the drug, so use of lactulose should be avoided within 2 hours after taking other medications.
An overdose of lactulose may cause diarrhea and abdominal pain. In this case, the drug should be stopped immediately.
The drug should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, especially in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, and in patients with lactose intolerance. For gastrocardial syndrome, doses should be gradually increased to avoid flatulence; Usually flatulence disappears on its own after 2-3 days of treatment. Do not prescribe against the background of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. During long-term treatment with higher doses (more than 6 months), serum electrolyte levels should be regularly monitored. If constipation does not improve after taking the drug for several days or the condition worsens again after stopping the drug, you should consult a doctor.
Lactulose Poly is available in the form of 50% syrup. Its international name is lactulose, and its synonyms are Duphalac, Lactulose syrup, Livo-lac, Normaze, Portalac, Portalac.
In conclusion, Lactulose Poly is an effective synthetic laxative drug that is used to treat constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. However, before using the drug, you should definitely consult your doctor and read the instructions for use. Also, possible side effects should be taken into account and the drug should be used with caution in patients with certain diseases.