Lactusan, bottle, 100g

Product description

dietary supplements. It is not a medicinal product

Composition

Active ingredient:

lactulose

Pharmacological action

Lactulose is an indigestible beta-glycoside carbohydrate. Due to the lack of appropriate enzymes in humans, it is not hydrolyzed (not broken down) in the upper sections of the gastrointestinal tract. Lactulose enters the colon in unchanged form, where it is broken down under the action of the colon flora (bifidobacteria and lactobacilli) with the formation of low-molecular organic acids, which leads to a decrease in the pH of the intestinal contents. Under the action of Lactusan, the absorption of ammonia by the colon and its elimination from the body increases, the growth of acidophilic bacteria (including lactobacilli) is stimulated, the reproduction of proteolytic bacteria is suppressed, and the formation of nitrogen-containing toxic substances released by the proteolytic flora and playing an important role in the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy decreases. The clinical effect occurs in 2-3 days from the start of use

Indications

Lactusan is prescribed for:

• the correction of the effects of antibiotic therapy;
• if intestinal dysbiosis in adults and children of varying severity;
• liver diseases of various etiologies;
• chronic constipation in the elderly, children, pregnant women, patients, long-term observing bed rest;
• colitis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• when salmonellosis and to protect against intestinal infections;
• kidney failure;
• when toxicosis of pregnant women with functional digestive disorders;
• allergic reactions;
• for the activation of the intestinal immune system.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Perhaps.

Contraindications

• galactosemia;
• lactase deficiency;
• individual intolerance;

Side effects

In the first days of taking Lactusan, flatulence may occur, which passes within 3 days.

Sometimes there is a laxative effect.

Interaction

Neomycin, antibiotics, and magnesium -, aluminum -, and calcium-containing antacids reduce the effectiveness of lactulose. With the simultaneous use of laxatives, severe diarrhea may develop.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Adults – 2 teaspoons 2 times a day (10 ml 2 times a day);

children-1 teaspoon 2 times a day (5 ml 2 times a day) with meals, for 7-14 days.

Overdose

In case of overdose, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur, which requires a dose adjustment of Lactusan.

If elevated doses are used for a long time in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, the patient may develop an electrolyte imbalance due to diarrhea.

Special instructions

If signs of diarrhea appear, the dose of Lactusan should be reduced by 2 times.

Form of production

syrup

Storage conditions

The drug should be stored in a place protected from light and inaccessible to children at a temperature not exceeding 20°C.

Shelf

life is 2 years.

Active ingredient

Lactulose

Conditions of release from pharmacies

Without a prescription

Dosage form

solution for oral use

Description

For adults

Indications

After a course of antibiotic therapy, Dysbiosis, Colitis, Intestinal infections, Constipation