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.