LAEVOLAC-ORAL SOLUTION

País: Malasia

Idioma: inglés

Fuente: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)

Ingredientes activos:

Lactulose

Disponible desde:

SCHMIDT BIOMEDTECH SDN BHD

Designación común internacional (DCI):

Lactulose

Unidades en paquete:

500 ml; 100ml mL

Fabricado por:

FRESENIUS KABI AUSTRIA GMBH

Información para el usuario

LAEVOLAC®-ORAL SOLUTION
(Lactulose concentrate 50%w/w)
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_CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET (RIMUP)_
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What LAEVOLAC®-ORAL SOLUTION is
used for
2.
How
LAEVOLAC®-ORAL
SOLUTION
works
3.
Before
you
use
LAEVOLAC®-ORAL
SOLUTION
4.
How
to
take
LAEVOLAC®-ORAL
SOLUTION
5.
While you are using LAEVOLAC®-
ORAL SOLUTION
6.
Side effects
7.
Storage and Disposal of LAEVOLAC®-
ORAL SOLUTION
8.
Product Description
9.
Manufacturer and Product
Registration Holder
10.
Date of revision
WHAT LAEVOLAC®-ORAL SOLUTION IS
USED FOR
LAEVOLAC® is an aqueous 50% w/w
solution of the sugar lactulose which
belongs to a group of medicines known
as laxatives, which ease the bowel
movement
It is used for the treatment of chronic
constipation -prophylaxis and therapy of
hepatic encephalopathy.
HOW LAEVOLAC®-ORAL SOLUTION WORKS
LAEVOLAC®-ORAL SOLUTION contains a
laxative called lactulose. It makes the
stool softer and easier to pass, by
drawing water into the bowel. It is not
absorbed into your body.
BEFORE YOU USE LAEVOLAC®-ORAL
SOLUTION
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_When you must not use it_
Do not take LAEVOLAC®:
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if you are allergic to lactulose
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If you have any blockage in your
bowel that is not due to constipation
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_Before you start use it_
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask
your doctor or pharmacist for advice
before taking any medicines
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_Taking other medicines_
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist
if you are taking, or have recently taken
any other medicine, even those not
prescribed
HOW TO USE LAEVOLAC®-ORAL SOLUTION
_- How much to use_
To take LAEVOLAC® pour it out carefully
into a teaspoon (corresponds to 5ml) and
swallow your medicines directly from
the spoon
Dosage for constipation
Starting dose
Adults
30ml a day
Children 7 to 14 years
15ml a day
Children 1 to 6 years
10ml a day
Infants
5ml a day
The dose can usually be reduced after a
few days and adjusted to the needs of the
patient
Dosage for liver disease:
Starting dose : 30 to 50ml three times
daily
In elderly patients and patients with renal
or he