Lactulose Mylan 66,7g / 100ml Laxative Syrup Bottle 200 Ml

Lactulose-based laxative syrup .

Therapeutic indications

Lactulose Mylan Generics is an equivalent medicine indicated for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation. It contains the active substance 'lactulose', a type of sugar that belongs to a group of medicines called laxatives, used to facilitate bowel movement.

Dosage and posology

The correct dose is the minimum sufficient to produce an easy evacuation. Take the minimum dose initially, which may be increased as needed.

• Use in adults

The recommended dose is 1 tablespoon of syrup (15 ml = 10 g of lactulose) per day.

• Use in children

This medicine should be used in children only in cases of absolute necessity and on the doctor's prescription.
In children 6 to 14 years of age, the recommended starting dose is 3 teaspoons (10 g) per day, which can be reduced to one and a half teaspoons (5 g) per day for maintenance therapy.
In children from 1 to 5 years of age, the recommended dose is 1-2 coffee spoons (3-6 g) per day.
In infants, the recommended dose is 1 teaspoon (3 g) per day.

Shake the bottle before use. Take the medicine preferably in the evening. Take this medicine as infrequently as possible and for no more than 7 consecutive days. If you do not notice any improvement, please contact your doctor who will assess the situation and the possibility of prolonged treatment.

Overdose

If you or someone else has taken too much Lactulose Mylan Generics or if you think a child may have accidentally taken this medicine, tell your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. An overdose of the medicine can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea, which resolve upon immediate discontinuation of treatment.

Contraindications

Do not take Lactulose Mylan Generics:

• if you are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• if you have galactosemia, a genetic disease that prevents some sugars from being digested
• if you have an obstruction or narrowing (stricture) of the intestine
• if you have abdominal pain of unknown origin, nausea, vomiting
• if you notice blood of unknown origin in the stool
• if you are severely dehydrated
• if you are pregnant and breast-feeding
• if the person who is to take this medicine is a child.

Side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Occasionally the following side effects may appear:

• excessive gas formation in the stomach or intestines (flatulence);
• abdominal pain (isolated cramping pains or abdominal colic), more frequent in cases of severe constipation.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. During pregnancy and breastfeeding only take this medicine when necessary and always under direct medical supervision.

Special warnings

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lactulose Mylan Generics. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine in the following cases:

• if you have diabetes, as this medicine may contain other types of sugars (lactose, galactose, tagatose);
• if you are elderly or debilitated;
• if you suffer from a bowel disorder called bloating, characterized by abdominal pain, a swollen belly and a build up of gas in the intestine. In this case, take the minimum dose at the beginning of the treatment, which may gradually increase according to your condition;
• if you suffer from constipation which lasts for a long time (chronic) or which is frequent;
• if the need to take the laxative derives from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of bowel movements) lasting more than two weeks or when the use of the laxative fails to produce effects.

Expiration and retention

Check the expiration date indicated on the package. The expiry date indicated on the package refers to the product in intact packaging, correctly stored. Do not store above 25 ° C. Keep the container tightly closed.

Warning: do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the package.

Composition

100 ml of Lactulose Mylan Generics syrup contain:

Active principle

66.7 g of lactulose.

Excipients

Sodium benzoate, citrus aroma and purified water.