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

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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

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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.

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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.

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-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

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

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

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

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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

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?

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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.

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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

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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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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?

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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,

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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

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[ ] 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?

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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.

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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

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