Duphalac
Utilised to manage bowel transit times and elevated serum ammonia to alleviate constipation and support neurological performance.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Lactulose
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Oral Solution
- Strengths
- 100ml
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Duphalac, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Duphalac vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Duphalac details
- Conditions
- Constipation · Portal-systemic Encephalopathy
- Alternative names
- lactulose
- Therapeutic class
- Hyperosmotic Laxative
- Pharmacological class
- Ammonium Detoxicant
- Contraindications
- galactose-free diet requirement; intestinal obstruction
- Minor side effects
- abdominal cramping; flatulence; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; electrolyte imbalance; vomiting
- Serious side effects
- severe dehydration, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Oral Solution
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacy medicine (P), available from a pharmacist without a prescription
- Originator
- Solvay Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids; Neomycin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations of all ages.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category B: Safety established during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Safe.
Patient summary
utilised to manage bowel transit times and elevated serum ammonia to alleviate constipation and support neurological performance.
Mechanism of action
Broken down by colon microflora into organic acids, drawing fluid into the bowel lumen and trapping toxic ammonia.
What you will receive
Duphalac is the originator brand name, made by Solvay Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Solvay Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Lactulose is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.