Lactitol

Therapeutic Group

Drugs For Constipation

Indication Dosage

Constipation: Lactitol is a laxative that works by drawing water into the intestines, which helps soften stools and promote bowel movements.

Dosage:

  • Syrup for Adults: 15 To 30 Ml Per Day, Once Daily. 
  • Syrup for Children: 2 To 6 Yr: 10 Ml Per Day, Once Daily. Above 6 Yr: 10-15 Ml Per Day, Once Daily. The Laxative Action May Not Begin Until The 2nd Or 3rd Day After The Initial Dose. 
  • Sachet for Adults: Two Sachets (20 Gm) Taken In A Single Dose With The Morning Or Evening Meal And Subsequently Adjusted Dose Of 10 Gm Daily To Produce 1 Soft Stool Daily. 

Hepatic Encephalopathy: Lactitol is sometimes used as a treatment for hepatic encephalopathy, a condition that occurs as a result of liver failure and can cause confusion, changes in behavior, and coma. Lactitol works by reducing the amount of ammonia in the gut, which can help improve symptoms.

Dosage:

  • Adults: 30 Ml Once Daily In The Evening. For The Treatment Of Acute Phases, 45 To 90 Ml In 3 Divided Doses Along With Main Meals.

Diabetes: Lactitol has a low glycemic index and is considered a suitable sweetener for individuals with diabetes, as it does not raise blood sugar levels.

Weight Management: Lactitol is sometimes used as a low-calorie sweetener in food and beverage products to help individuals control their calorie intake and manage their weight.

Content

  • Syp: Per 15 ml: Lactitol Monohydrate 10gm.
  • Powder: Per Sachet: Lactitol Monohydrate 10gm

Pregnancy

Risk Cannot Be Ruled Out.

Stability

  • Disaccharide Osmotic Laxative

Contra Indications

  • Appendicitis, Intestinal Obstruction, Unexplained Abdominal Pain Or Bleeding, Galactosaemia, Watery Stool Or Diarrhoea.

Precautions

  • Appendicitis, Intestinal Obstruction, Unexplained Abdominal Pain Or Bleeding, Galactosaemia, Watery Stool Or Diarrhoea.

Lactation

  • Caution Advised or Effect Undetermined.

Side Effects

  • Abdominal Distension
  • Cramp And Discomfort
  • flatu-lence
  • Abdominal Nausea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Epigastric Pain
  • Pruritus And Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea.