PRODUCT DETAILS

About Lacrelax Syrup

LACTITOL belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Additionally, LACTITOL is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease). Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass. Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disease in which the liver does not remove the toxins from the body, which leads to loss of brain function

Uses of Lacrelax Syrup

Constipation, Liver encephalopathy

Medicinal Benefits of Lacrelax Syrup

LACTITOL belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Additionally, LACTITOL is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease). LACTITOL contains Lactitol (laxative). Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It works by breaking down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, which increases the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools, and stool volume, thereby makes the stool softer and more comfortable to pass and provides relief from constipation. In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppresses the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through feces. 

Directions for Use

Take LACTITOL with food. Take the prescribed dose/quantity of LACTITOL by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack; shake the bottle well before each use. Based on your condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration of LACTITOL.

Side Effects of Lacrelax Syrup

• Flatulence (wind)
• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal cramps
• Indigestion
• Dehydration

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take LACTITOL if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor before taking LACTITOL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you LACTITOL only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Do not take LACTITOL in case of ileostomy or colostomy. Regularly monitor serum electrolytes, blood lactose, and blood glucose levels while taking LACTITOL. Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking LACTITOL. Do not take LACTITOL if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder), intestinal obstruction, unexplained abdominal pain, or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Do not take LACTITOL for more than a week as it may cause dependency on LACTITOL for a bowel movement. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LACTITOL may have interaction with an antibiotic (neomycin), cardiac glycoside (digitalis), a drug used to treat ulcers (carbenoxolone), anti-fungal (amphotericin B), corticosteroids, and thiazide diuretics

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 LACTITOL may have interactions with irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction disorder, diabetes, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

The interaction of alcohol with LACTITOL is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using LACTITOL.

PREGNANCY

Please consult your doctor before taking LACTITOL if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe you LACTITOL if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

It is generally safe to take LACTITOL if you are breastfeeding. However, please consult your doctor before taking LACTITOL if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you LACTITOL if the benefits outweigh the risks.

DRIVING

LACTITOL has negligible influence in your ability to drive

LIVER

 

LACTITOL is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

• LACTITOL is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.