Duphalac Fruit
Duphalac Fruit is a medicine containing lactulose, which helps soften stools by drawing water into the bowel, making it easier to relieve constipation.
Form
oraaliliuos
Strength
667 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Lactulose
Manufacturer
Cooper Consumer Health B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Start with 15-45 ml daily, then continue with a maintenance dose of 15-30 ml. Dosage can vary for children; consult a doctor.
Method
Take doses at the same time each day, swallow quickly, and do not hold in your mouth. You can take the solution undiluted or mixed with a liquid.
Important
The maximum recommended daily starting dose for adults and adolescents is 45 ml.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Bloating/Gas
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach pain
RARE
- •Electrolyte imbalance (e.g., due to diarrhea)
- •Allergic reactions (such as rash, itching, or hives)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to lactulose or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have galactosemia (a serious genetic disorder where your body cannot break down galactose).
- Do not use if you have a bowel blockage (not caused by regular constipation) or if your bowel is perforated or at risk of perforation (e.g., from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
- Do not use this medicine for more than two weeks without a doctor's advice.
- Drink plenty of fluids (about 2 liters per day) when using laxatives.
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- Contact a doctor if your condition does not improve within a few days or if your symptoms get worse.
- Do not give this medicine to children (under 14 years old) without first consulting a doctor.