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Kristalose (Lactulose) - Summary

 

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KRISTALOSE SUMMARY

KRISTALOSE™ (LACTULOSE) is a synthetic disaccharide in the form of crystals for reconstitution prior to use for oral administration.

KRISTALOSE™ (LACTULOSE) For Oral Solution is indicated for the treatment of constipation. In patients with a history of chronic constipation, lactulose therapy increases the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days on which bowel movements occur.

KRISTALOSE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Kristalose (Lactulose)

Health Tip: Prevent Constipation
Source: MedicineNet Constipation Specialty [2008.08.11]

Health Tip: Prevent Constipation (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Digestive Health News [2008.08.08]

Salix Initiates Phase 3 For Rifaximin In Non-Constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2008.07.03]

Callisto Pharmaceuticals Opens Phase I Clinical Trial Of SP-304 To Treat Chronic Constipation And Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2008.06.06]

Drugs Ease Hard-to-Treat Constipation
Source: MedicineNet Constipation Specialty [2008.05.29]

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Published Studies Related to Kristalose (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]

Laxation of critically ill patients with lactulose or polyethylene glycol: A two-center randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial* [2007.09.19]

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

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Clinical Trials Related to Kristalose (Lactulose)

Lactulose Supplementation in Premature Infants [Completed]

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

Trial to Evaluate Effect of Lactulose on Hard Stools in Patients With Hemorrhoids or Anal Fissures [Terminated]

Study to Investigate if Adding Lactulose to Vitamin D and Calcium Has an Effect on the Preservation of Bone in Postmenopausal Women [Completed]

Lactulose for the Prevention of Nosocomial Infections in Children [Active, not recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-08-11

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