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Constulose (Lactulose) - Summary

 


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CONSTULOSE SUMMARY

LACTULOSE SOLUTION, USP 10 g/15 mL

Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide in solution form for oral administration. Each 15 mL of lactulose solution 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). Lactulose solution contains potassium sorbate as an inactive ingredient. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier which promotes laxation.

Constulose (lactulose) is indicated for the following:

For the treatment of constipation. In patients with a history of chronic constipation, lactulose solution therapy increases the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days on which bowel movements occur.


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CONSTULOSE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Constulose (Lactulose)

Is Yakult Helpful In The Treatment Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2008.09.12]

Childhood Constipation Deemed Significant Health Issue
Source: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News From Medical News Today [2008.11.26]

Ironwood And Forest Present Positive Phase 2b Study Results For Linaclotide In Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2008.10.08]

Johns Hopkins And AANP Lead Evidence-Based Performance Improvement Initiative To Deliver Tangible Benefits In Constipation Treatment & Outcomes
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2008.10.07]

Program To Honor Top Providers Participating In Constipation Educational Initiative For Top Clinical Care To Chronic Constipation & IBS-C Patients
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2008.09.26]

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Published Studies Related to Constulose (Lactulose)

An open-label randomized controlled trial of lactulose and probiotics in the treatment of minimal hepatic encephalopathy. [2008.06]

Effects of therapeutic doses of lactulose vs. polyethylene glycol on isotopic colonic transit. [2008.05]

Laxation of critically ill patients with lactulose or polyethylene glycol: a two-center randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. [2007.12]

Effect of oral lactulose on clinical and immunohistochemical parameters in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a pilot study. [2007.09.04]

Lactulose improves cognitive functions and health-related quality of life in patients with cirrhosis who have minimal hepatic encephalopathy. [2007.03]

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Clinical Trials Related to Constulose (Lactulose)

A Preference Study Comparing KristaloseŽ and Liquid Lactulose [Not yet recruiting]

Safety and Efficacy of AST-120 Compared to Lactulose in Patients With Hepatic Encephalopathy [Recruiting]

Efficacy of Combined Oral L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate and Lactulose in Patients With Hepatic Encephalopathy [Not yet recruiting]

Lactulose for the Prevention of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage [Recruiting]

Comparison of TCM and Laxatives for Adults With Chronic Constipation [Recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-11-26

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