Laxitol Oral Powder
Lactitol
10 gm/sachet
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 10's pack |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 12.00 |
Indications
Constipation, Hepatic encephalopathy
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult
2 teaspoonfuls (20g) once or twice daily with plenty of water
Contra Indications
Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the active substance.
Gastro-intestinal obstruction. Galactosaemia.
Precautions
Lactose intolerance.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Not Classi
Adverse Effects
Abdominal distension, flatulance and abdominal cramp.
Mechanism of Action
In the colon it is broken down to short chain organic acids and increases osmotic pressure in the colon, thereby causing an increase in the stool water content and stool volume.
Note
Laxitol 10 gm/sachet Oral Powder manufactured by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Lactitol.