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Portal-systemic Encephalopathy

Portal-systemic encephalopathy is a complication of decompensated cirrhosis in which the liver cannot clear substances from the blood, affecting how the brain works.

Duphalac

Lactulose

100ml

Lactulose solution for constipation and a liver condition affecting the brain. It draws water into the bowel to soften stool.

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Key points

  • The condition is closely linked to decompensated cirrhosis and can occur at any stage of the disease.
  • There is no single test for portal-systemic encephalopathy; diagnosis is based on symptoms, history and clinical examination.

Medicines listed for portal-systemic encephalopathy

The catalogue contains Duphalac, an oral liquid. It contains lactulose Lactulose, which is used for portal-systemic encephalopathy in people with cirrhosis and works in the gut to help lower toxin levels in the blood.

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