Lactulose Solution Usp- 34 Questions Answered

Can I give lactulose syrup to 4 month baby to soften the stool. If can be given how much I can give.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 527 Views v

Dr. Harit BansalPediatrician | Sonipat

No you use glycerin pediatric suppository ... Read More

Does lactulose syrup contain sugar and does it effects or causes diabetes Im using for constipation For last 2 weeks Just asking because taste is very sweet

Asked for Male, 23 Years 652 Views v

Dr. Ramesh RauInternal Medicine | Ahmedabad

1/1people found this helpful

No it doesn't contain sugar 3doesn't cause diabetes ... Read More

Are lactulose laxatives harmful or have any side effects used for more than a month? Please suggest.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 937 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

I have been taking lactulose for last 4 months as I had anal fissure. The fissure is cured now and I want to stop lactulose. Is there any safe substitute that I can use instead of lactulos

Asked for Male, 45 Years 369 Views v

Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

0/1people found this helpful

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Sir/Ma'am, On behalf of my relative, doctor prescribed Bisoprolol 5 mg. Purchased generic medicine (Please find pic attached), it states Bisoprolol Fumarate USP 5 mg. My doubt is are IP mg and USP 5 mg same or different. Can she take it. Please help. Regards, Aastha K.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar VermaGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ... Read More

Is lactulose safe for long term use? Say 6 months or so. Can it be stopped abruptly to switch to something more efficient?

Asked for Male, 45 Years 1464 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

How lactulose oral solution syrup is to be taken, I mean with water or without water? How much quantity is sufficient?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 2244 Views v

Dr. Sudhir A JadhavBariatric Surgeon | Pune

1/1people found this helpful

You can take 15-20ml of lactulose syrup safely. You can take it with or without water as per your comfort. Also drink lots of liquids as it helps in forming soft stools ... Read More

Is 12 ml lactulose correct dose for adults or more dose is needed for better effectiveness for daily use?

Asked for Male, 44 Years 1049 Views v

Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

Its sufficient. Did you get relief? ... Read More

Can I use clotrimazole USP 1% skin solution on scalp . One doctor prescribed me 1% lotion but now it has stopped. So can I use clotrimazole USP 1% skin solution of another company on scalp? And how often it is necessary to wash head while I am applying it. Can I wash head only with fresh water or I will have to use shampoo daily?

Asked for Male, 34 Years 399 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

No use.. Specific medicine required...You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis Causing this.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send ... Read More

What happen if i stop using minoxidil usp 5.my doctor suggest me minoxidil,i am using it one time,and next day my hair fall stop,then i stop using it after 6 days my hair fall start. Plz help me.

Asked for Male, 19 Years 280 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

0/1people found this helpful

Use it along with hormonal therapy, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clin ... Read More

Since last two days, I'm having constipation due to which stools are too hard so I'm not able to freshen up. Like too little with quite some pressure. I am hydrating and walking. I bought Looz syrup which is Lactulose, it was given to one of my relatives for constipation. How much dosage should I take, like how much and when and for how long? I'm 2

...

Asked for Female, 25 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

1/1people found this helpful

Three days of hard, difficult stools with bloating is uncomfortable but usually not an emergency, and hydration plus walking are the right instincts. ... Read More

My 5-month-old breastfed baby has been on lactulose for 2 months. She sometimes goes 3–4 days without pooping but seems fine. Does she need to poop daily on lactulose, and how long is it safe to keep giving it?

Asked for Female, 1 Years 960 Views v

Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings it's not necessary to poop daily, u can wait for 5-7 days It's safe to use ... Read More

I am 1 and half months postpartum , have been taking lactulose syrup (15ml) to help with constipation. It worked until last week. Now the syrup isn't working and I have to strain every morning. I drink more than 10 glasses of water per day but it doesn't help I only end up going to urinate multiple times. Also how long is it recommended to take lac

...

Asked for Female, 27 Years 133 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

Connect ... Read More

I'm 2 weeks postpartum mother. Can I take lactulose syrup for constipation while breastfeeding my newborn? She's also admitted in nicu for 6 days after birth for at the risk of sepsis. I'm very worried about her health.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 623 Views v

Dr. Vithal KumbarGastroenterologist | Bagalkot

1/1people found this helpful

Yes can take ... Read More

I take duphalac 5 ml everyday. I get two bowel movements everyday. First is well formed stool and second one is very soft stool almost like diarrhoea. Is this due to lactulose side effect (even though the dose is so low). I want to stop the Multiple bowel movement irritation. Any advice would be helpful.

Asked for Male, 45 Years 865 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar VermaGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as inflammatory Bowel Disease. Please take consultatio ... Read More

My husband is diagnosed with acne and pih..he has been given some oral medications azithral and isotroin..and some face cream clin-3 gel and dervish bpo gel. I wanted to ask if there is any harm if he uses minoxidil topical solution usp 5% simultaneously with the above medications?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Shivanu MathonDermatologist | Ludhiana

consult online ... Read More

My baby is 3 months and 22 days old. She is passing stool in 3-4 days which is causing her pain and she cries a lot. Can i give lactulose solution (lactolook syrup) to her?

Asked for Female, 36 Years 2341 Views v

Dr. Bijli NandaGeneral Practitioner | Noida

Preferably do not give any oral laxative .increase your intake of fruits and vegetables and take plenty of fluids.that will improve the motions in the baby too. Abdominal massage also helps. ... Read More

My father in law is already taking medicine for CKD and hypertension. He is presently facing constipation problem. Whether lactulose can be taken to get rid of constipation without having any side effects?

294 Views v

I have visited to a dermatologist, I have few pimples and it's light marks of on face and my skin is not completely smooth, attaching the screenshot, she has given me Isotretinoin tablets usp 20mg and just told that I can take this If I don't have any plan of getting pregnant and after 3 months of stopping medicine I can plan for getting pregnant,

...

Asked for Female, 32 Years 237 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

It's needed only in severe cases..Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate an ... Read More

I am suffering from very hard stool that cant comeout easily.When I go to sit for stooling it feels heavy bowl moment but due to hard stool it cant expell. Only one or two round shape stone like stool come out and feeling tiredness due to the inner force apllied for stooling. Is there any permanent remedy.At present I am taking abhayarisht two tim

...

Asked for Male, 52 Years 2077 Views v

Dr. Kumar ParthGastroenterologist | Bangalore

1/1people found this helpful

[ ] Hi, for constipation kindly Take plenty of salads with lunch and dinner. Increase intake of water. Avoid bread(maida items).Try Issabgol Husk powder. Take Flax seeds, fry it in a pan without oil, ... Read More

I have been using momate f cream usp on my face for a while now and the results have been very satisfying. I juts wanted to know if there are any side effects of this and if i stop using it, will the spots grow back?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 1877 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Absolutely.. Long term medication will cause cancer ... Read More

Bowl not clearing for 2mths. Applying lactulose solution usp Emty, Livolexin, Arbivit3. Plz advice, what next.

Asked for Female, 3 Years 618 Views v

Dr. Arunabha DasGeneral Physician | Darjeeling

Your main concern is chronic constipation. Amylase level in serum is with in normal limit. You should consult any gastroenterologist for evaluation. Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy are to be done to ru ... Read More

Recently Asked Questions

Lactulose is not working anymore

255 Views

I was taking Duphalac for 1 month for chronic hard stool problem but it's not working anymore like before ...Read More

Constipation

111 Views

My son (3 years old) having constipation, gave Lactulose Solution USP 10 Ml each day it's been 4 days no ...Read More

Constipation after c-section

311 Views

I am having constipation after my c-section.. having lactulose syrup also but it's not working what shoul ...Read More

Gas problem after c section

130 Views

Today is my seventh day of c section and I am having gas problem .. Doctor has prescribed me lactulose so ...Read More

Livoluk kid - constipation problem

317 Views

Dear doctor sir/maam namaste.. My 2 year old baby girl has been suffering from constipation for 3 days, ...Read More

Download FREE Practo app

Lactulose solution usp

Can I give lactulose syrup to 4 month baby to soften the stool. If can be given how much I can give.

Does lactulose syrup contain sugar and does it effects or causes diabetes Im using for constipation For last 2 weeks Just asking because taste is very sweet

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Are lactulose laxatives harmful or have any side effects used for more than a month? Please suggest.

I have been taking lactulose for last 4 months as I had anal fissure. The fissure is cured now and I want to stop lactulose. Is there any safe substitute that I can use instead of lactulos

Sir/Ma'am, On behalf of my relative, doctor prescribed Bisoprolol 5 mg. Purchased generic medicine (Please find pic attached), it states Bisoprolol Fumarate USP 5 mg. My doubt is are IP mg and USP 5 mg same or different. Can she take it. Please help. Regards, Aastha K.

Is lactulose safe for long term use? Say 6 months or so. Can it be stopped abruptly to switch to something more efficient?

How lactulose oral solution syrup is to be taken, I mean with water or without water? How much quantity is sufficient?

Is 12 ml lactulose correct dose for adults or more dose is needed for better effectiveness for daily use?

What happen if i stop using minoxidil usp 5.my doctor suggest me minoxidil,i am using it one time,and next day my hair fall stop,then i stop using it after 6 days my hair fall start. Plz help me.

My 5-month-old breastfed baby has been on lactulose for 2 months. She sometimes goes 3–4 days without pooping but seems fine. Does she need to poop daily on lactulose, and how long is it safe to keep giving it?

I'm 2 weeks postpartum mother. Can I take lactulose syrup for constipation while breastfeeding my newborn? She's also admitted in nicu for 6 days after birth for at the risk of sepsis. I'm very worried about her health.

My husband is diagnosed with acne and pih..he has been given some oral medications azithral and isotroin..and some face cream clin-3 gel and dervish bpo gel. I wanted to ask if there is any harm if he uses minoxidil topical solution usp 5% simultaneously with the above medications?

My baby is 3 months and 22 days old. She is passing stool in 3-4 days which is causing her pain and she cries a lot. Can i give lactulose solution (lactolook syrup) to her?

My father in law is already taking medicine for CKD and hypertension. He is presently facing constipation problem. Whether lactulose can be taken to get rid of constipation without having any side effects?

I have been using momate f cream usp on my face for a while now and the results have been very satisfying. I juts wanted to know if there are any side effects of this and if i stop using it, will the spots grow back?

Bowl not clearing for 2mths. Applying lactulose solution usp Emty, Livolexin, Arbivit3. Plz advice, what next.

Your child deserves the best

Recently Asked Questions

Lactulose is not working anymore

Constipation

Constipation after c-section

Gas problem after c section

Livoluk kid - constipation problem