Lactulose
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Gastrointestinal & Digestion treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Constipation: Take 15 to 30 mL orally once daily in the morning with a glass of water, milk, or fruit juice. Onset is 24 to 48 hours. Hepatic encephalopathy: Take 30 to 45 mL three to four times daily, titrated to achieve 2 to 3 soft acidic stools per day.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Flatulence, abdominal cramps, meteorism, nausea, diarrhea (with overdose). Rare/Severe: Dehydration, hypernatremia, and hypokalemia with prolonged excessive dosing.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Over-The-Counter laxative. Contraindicated in galactosemia and mechanical bowel obstruction. Diabetics should account for small amounts of free galactose and lactose in the syrup upon chronic high-dose therapy.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Lactulose
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Lactulose Solution 10g per 15ml
Lactulose Solution (10g/15ml) is a non-absorbable synthetic disaccharide osmotic laxative and ammonia-lowering agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. In the colon, bacterial flora ferment lactulose into low-molecular-weight organic acids (lactic, acetic, and formic acids), lowering colonic pH. This osmotic effect draws water into the stool, stimulating peristalsis. In hepatic encephalopathy, acidification traps ammonia as non-absorbable ammonium ions (NH4+) and promotes nitrogen excretion by colonic bacteria. Indicated for chronic constipation and prevention/treatment of portal systemic hepatic encephalopathy.
Lactulose Solution 10g per 15ml
Lactulose Solution (10g/15ml) is a non-absorbable synthetic disaccharide osmotic laxative and ammonia-lowering agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. In the colon, bacterial flora ferment lactulose into low-molecular-weight organic acids (lactic, acetic, and formic acids), lowering colonic pH. This osmotic effect draws water into the stool, stimulating peristalsis. In hepatic encephalopathy, acidification traps ammonia as non-absorbable ammonium ions (NH4+) and promotes nitrogen excretion by colonic bacteria. Indicated for chronic constipation and prevention/treatment of portal systemic hepatic encephalopathy.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Lactulose.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactulose Solution 10g per 15ml | 100 ml | ₹57.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lactulose Solution 10g per 15ml | 200 ml | ₹132.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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