Lactulose Solution also known as Lactulose Solution Usp, 10 G/15 Ml is a human prescription drug labeled by 'Bajaj Medical, Llc'. National Drug Code (NDC) number for Lactulose Solution is 61037-471. This drug is available in dosage form of Solution. The names of the active, medicinal ingredients in Lactulose Solution drug includes Lactulose - 10 g/15mL . The currest status of Lactulose Solution drug is Active.

Lactulose solution lactulose solution usp, 10 g/15 ml fd&c yellow no. 6 lactulose lactulose d&c yellow no. 10 water yellow to golden yellow

Drug interactions there have been conflicting reports about the concomitant use of neomycin and lactulose solution. theoretically, the elimination of certain colonic bacteria by neomycin and possibly other anti-infective agents may interfere with the desired degradation of lactulose and thus prevent the acidification of colonic contents. thus the status of the lactulose-treated patient should be closely monitored in the event of concomitant oral anti-infective therapy. results of preliminary studies in humans and rats suggest that nonabsorbable antacids given concurrently with lactulose may inhibit the desired lactulose-induced drop in colonic ph. therefore, a possible lack of desired effect of treatment should be taken into consideration before such drugs are given concomitantly with lactulose. other laxatives should not be used, especially during the initial phase of therapy for portal-systemic encephalopathy, because the loose stools resulting from their use may falsely suggest that Read more...

Indications and usage for the prevention and treatment of portal-systemic encephalopathy, including the stages of hepatic pre-coma and coma. controlled studies have shown that lactulose solution therapy reduces the blood ammonia level by 25 to 50%; this is generally paralleled by an improvement in the patients’ mental state and by an improvement in eeg patterns. the clinical response has been observed in about 75% of patients, which is at least as satisfactory as that resulting from neomycin therapy. an increase in patients’ protein tolerance is also frequently observed with lactulose solution therapy. in the treatment of chronic portal-systemic encephalopathy, lactulose solution has been given for over 2 years in controlled studies.

Warnings a theoretical hazard may exist for patients being treated with lactulose solution who may be required to undergo electrocautery procedures during proctoscopy or colonoscopy. accumulation of h 2 gas in significant concentration in the presence of an electrical spark may result in an explosive reaction. although this complication has not been reported with lactulose, patients on lactulose therapy undergoing such procedures should have a thorough bowel cleansing with a non-fermentable solution. insufflation of co 2 as an additional safeguard may be pursued but is considered to be a redundant measure.

Dosage and administration oral adult: the usual adult oral dosage is 2 to 3 tablespoonfuls (30 to 45 ml, containing 20 g to 30 g of lactulose) three or four times daily. the dosage may be adjusted every day or two to produce 2 or 3 soft stools daily. hourly doses of 30 to 45 ml of lactulose may be used to induce the rapid laxation indicated in the initial phase of the therapy of portal-systemic encephalopathy. when the laxative effect has been achieved, the dose of lactulose may then be reduced to the recommended daily dose. improvement in the patient’s condition may occur within 24 hours but may not begin before 48 hours or even later. continuous long-term therapy is indicated to lessen the severity and prevent the recurrence of portal-systemic encephalopathy. the dose of lactulose for this purpose is the same as the recommended daily dose. pediatric: very little information on the use of lactulose in young children and adolescents has been recorded. as with adults, the subjectiv Read more...

Contraindications since lactulose solution contains galactose (less than 1.6 g/15 ml), it is contraindicated in patients who require a low galactose diet.

Adverse reactions precise frequency data are not available. lactulose may produce gaseous distention with flatulence or belching and abdominal discomfort such as cramping in about 20% of patients. excessive dosage can lead to diarrhea with potential complications such as loss of fluids, hypokalemia, and hypernatremia. nausea and vomiting have been reported.

Drug interactions there have been conflicting reports about the concomitant use of neomycin and lactulose solution. theoretically, the elimination of certain colonic bacteria by neomycin and possibly other anti-infective agents may interfere with the desired degradation of lactulose and thus prevent the acidification of colonic contents. thus the status of the lactulose-treated patient should be closely monitored in the event of concomitant oral anti-infective therapy. results of preliminary studies in humans and rats suggest that nonabsorbable antacids given concurrently with lactulose may inhibit the desired lactulose-induced drop in colonic ph. therefore, a possible lack of desired effect of treatment should be taken into consideration before such drugs are given concomitantly with lactulose. other laxatives should not be used, especially during the initial phase of therapy for portal-systemic encephalopathy, because the loose stools resulting from their use may falsely suggest that Read more...

Pregnancy: teratogenic effects; pregnancy category b. reproduction studies have been performed in mice, rats, and rabbits at doses up to 2 or 4 times the usual human oral dose and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to lactulose. there are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Pediatric use very little information on the use of lactulose in pediatric patients has been recorded (see dosage and administration).

Overdosage signs and symptoms: there have been no reports of accidental overdosage. in the event of overdosage, it is expected that diarrhea and abdominal cramps would be the major symptoms. medication should be terminated. oral ld 50 : the acute oral ld 50 of the drug is 48.8 ml/kg in mice and greater than 30 ml/kg in rats. dialysis : dialysis data are not available for lactulose. its molecular similarity to sucrose, however, would suggest that it should be dialyzable.

Description lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide in solution form for oral or rectal administration. each 15 ml of lactulose solution usp contains 10 g lactulose (and less than 1.6 g galactose, less than 1.2 g lactose, and 0.1 g or less of fructose). it also contains d&c yellow no. 10, fd & c yellow no. 6 and purified water. lactulose is a colonic acidifier for treatment and prevention of portal-systemic encephalopathy. the chemical name for lactulose is 4-0-ß-d-galactopyranos-d-fructofuranose. it has the following structural formula: the molecular weight is 342.30. it is freely soluble in water. struct

Clinical pharmacology lactulose causes a decrease in blood ammonia concentration and reduces the degree of portal-systemic encephalopathy. these actions are considered to be results of the following: bacterial degradation of lactulose in the colon acidifies the colonic contents. this acidification of colonic contents results in the retention of ammonia in the colon as the ammonium ion. since the colonic contents are then more acid than the blood, ammonia can be expected to migrate from the blood into the colon to form the ammonium ion. the acid colonic contents convert nh 3 to the ammonium ion [nh 4 ] + , trapping it and preventing its absorption. the laxative action of the metabolites of lactulose then expels the trapped ammonium ion from the colon. experimental data indicate that lactulose is poorly absorbed. lactulose given orally to man and experimental animals resulted in only small amounts reaching the blood. urinary excretion has been determined to be 3% or less and is essential Read more...

Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, and impairment of fertility there are no known human data on log-term potential for carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or impairment of fertility. there are no known animal data on long-term potential for mutagenicity. administration of lactulose solution in the diet of mice for 18 months in concentrations of 3 and 10 percent (v/w) did not produce any evidence of carcinogenicity. in studies of mice, rats, and rabbits, doses of lactulose solution up to 6 or 12 ml/kg/day produced no deleterious effects in breeding, conception, or parturition.

How supplied lactulose solution, usp, 10 g/15 ml is a clear, yellow to golden-yellow solution supplied in 1-pint (473 ml) amber plastic bottle and white plastic bottle with child-resistant closures, 4-ounce (118 ml) amber plastic bottle and white plastic bottle with child-resistant closures, 8-ounce (236 ml) amber plastic bottle and white plastic bottle with child-resistant closures, 32-ounce (946 ml) white plastic bottle with foam-lined closure, 64-ounce (1893 ml) white plastic bottle with foam-lined closure, 15 ml and 35 ml unit-dose cups. lactulose solution contains: 667 mg lactulose/ml (10 g/15 ml). store at 20-25°c (68-77°f) [see usp controlled room temperature]. do not freeze. keep tightly closed. under recommended storage conditions, a normal darkening of color may occur. such darkening is characteristic of sugar solutions and does not affect therapeutic action. prolonged exposure to temperatures above 86°f (30°c) or to direct light may cause extreme darkening and tu Read more...

Lactulose solution, usp 10 g/15 ml for oral or rectal administration indication and dosage: for the prevention and treatment of portal-systemic encephalopathy. see prescribing information for full details. each 15 ml (one unit dose or one tablespoonful) contains: 10 g lactulose (and less than 1.6 g galactose, less than 1.2 g lactose, and 0.1 g or less of fructose). also contains colors (including d&c yellow no. 10, fd & c yellow no. 6) and purified water. the ph range is between 2.5 and 6.5. some patients have found that lactulose solution may be more acceptable when mixed with fruit juice, water, or milk. product may darken slightly but therapeutic action is not affected. do not use if extreme darkening or turbidity occurs. pharmacist: dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the usp, with child-resistant closure. store at 20-25°c (68-77°f) [see usp controlled room temperature]. do not freeze. keep tightly closed. manufactured by: bajaj medical 415 w pershing rd. chicago, il 60609 usa ndc 61037-471-05 100 unit dose cups (each cup delivers 15 ml) rx only ndc 61037-471-14 100 cups (each cup delivers 30 ml) rx only ndc 61037-471-13 4 oz. (118 ml) rx only ndc 61037-471-02 8 oz. (236 ml) rx only ndc 61037-471-12 16 fl oz (473 ml) rx only ndc 61037-471-03 32 fl oz (946 ml) rx only ndc 61037-471-04 64 fl oz (1893 ml) rx only ndc 61037-471-06 128 fl oz (3785 ml) rx only 15ml1 15ml2 15ml3 30ml1 30ml2 30ml3 118ml1 118ml2 118ml3 118ml4 118ml5 236ml1 236ml2 236ml3 236ml4 236ml5 473ml1 473ml2 473ml3 946ml1 946ml2 946ml3 1893ml1 1893ml2 1893ml3 3785ml1 3785ml2 3785ml3