Duphalac
Lactulose solution for constipation and a liver condition affecting the brain. It draws water into the bowel to soften stool.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Lactulose
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Oral Solution
- Strengths
- 100ml
This listing uses Duphalac as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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.
Patient summary
Lactulose solution for constipation and a liver condition affecting the brain. It draws water into the bowel to soften stool.
Mechanism of action
Broken down by colon microflora into organic acids, drawing fluid into the bowel lumen and trapping toxic ammonia.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Duphalac is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Lactulose, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.