Emty Oral Solution 100ml

Lactulose is used in constipation and liver disease. It may also be used to treat and prevent complications of liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy).

Consuming alcohol with Emty Oral Solution does not cause any harmful side effects.

Emty Oral Solution is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Lactulose : Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea, Flatulence

Emty Oral Solution may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Lactulose works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.

Q. How long does it take for Lactulose to work?
It takes about 2-3 days to see the benefits of the treatment. Talk to your doctor if you feel constipated even after 3 days of taking Lactulose.

Q. What is Lactulose used for?
Lactulose is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy which is a serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness.

Q. Is Lactulose a laxative?
Yes, Lactulose is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.

Q. What are the side effects of taking Lactulose?
Lactulose very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to high dose and dose should be reduced in such cases. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.

Q. Is it okay to take Lactulose every day?
You should take Lactulose for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be upto a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, may be several months.

Q. Who should not be given Lactulose?
Lactulose should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where body cannot process galactose.

Q. Can I take other laxatives along with Lactulose?
Usually one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need it, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Lactulose. The risk of side effects is more with 2 laxatives.

Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Lactulose?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Lactulose may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.

Emty Oral Solution does not usually affect your ability to drive.