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Lactulose for constipation?
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 25 years old, female. Also due to constipation I'm feeling bloated with a warm moving feeling inside my stomach. Or should I consult a doctor first, it's the third day.
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Take green leafy vegetables daily with meals
Adequate hydration
Proper Sleep
If not subside do consult
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10-15ml after dinner before sleep.
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Your acute constipation (hard stools, straining, and bloating over the last 2–3 days) is very common and usually responds well to a gentle osmotic laxative like Lactulose (Looz). The "warm moving feeling" is simply active peristalsis as your intestines attempt to propel trapped gas and hard fecal matter past the rectosigmoid area. While Lactulose is safe and non-habit-forming, using the correct initial dosage and adequate water is essential to prevent excess cramping.
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A standard adult starting dose of Lactulose (Looz) is typically 15 ml once daily, preferably taken at bedtime with a full glass of lukewarm water. Continue with high dietary fiber (papaya, oats, vegetables), brisk walking, and at least 2.5 to 3 liters of water across the day to allow the syrup to soften the stool effectively. Please book an online consultation with me. if you do not pass, a comfortable stool within 24 to 48 hours or if abdominal discomfort worsens.
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Do not take Lactulose for more than 3 to 5 days consecutively without medical advice, as overreliance can mask underlying issues or cause loose stools. Avoid straining forcefully on the toilet, as this can provoke acute anal fissures or painful external hemorrhoids. Seek immediate evaluation if you develop severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, inability to pass flatus (gas), or rectal bleeding.
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Need proper evaluation please consult for assessment and treatment
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Lactulose can help, but please do not take a relativeâs medicine without checking the bottle strength and your medical history. In most adults it is started at 15â30 mL once daily and adjusted to one soft stool daily; excess can cause gas, cramps or diarrhoea. Drink adequate water, add fibre and walk regularly. For personalised advice, book a Practo consult or visit Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj.
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Seek urgent care for severe or increasing abdominal pain, vomiting, marked swelling, blood in stool, or inability to pass gas.
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Ms. Monisha
General Physician
Faridabad
Yes u can take lactulose syrup.
Dose- 15ml can increase to 20ml.
Timming- At bedtime with lukewarm a glass full of Luke warm water or milk.
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If blood in stool- immediately visit your doctor.
Health Tips
Take plenty of water throughout the day 2.5 to 3L.
High fiber diet - a cucumber in a day, half kg papaya at night helps a lot.
Stay active.
Try to maintain a regular toilet time.
Prefer Indian style toilet over western.
If the problem persists for more than 4 days, kindly consult a physician and get an Ultrasound whole abdomen done.
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Mr. Mehta Yajus Kamleshbhai
General Physician
Bhavnagar
20 ml before bed time will help in the morning
Next Steps
If it's persistent for more then 3 to 4 days then do visit the doctor
Health Tips
have atleast 1.5ltrs of water for next 7 days and increase fibers in your diet
avoid junk and oily food for minimum 10 days
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Three days of hard, difficult stools with bloating is uncomfortable but usually not an emergency, and hydration plus walking are the right instincts.
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For the exact dose and duration, please check with a doctor or pharmacist since it depends on your weight and response. If things don't improve by day 4 or 5, see a doctor instead of increasing the dose yourself.
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