Gyroxil Solution 100ml
Solution
Dose Type
Lactulose 3.335gm/5ml
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
Lactulose is a synthetic sugar used to treat constipation. It is broken down in the colon into products that pull water out from the body and into the colon. This water softens stools. Lactulose is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.
Therapeutic Class
Osmotically Acting Laxative
Dose and Direction of Use
The lactulose solution may be administered diluted or undiluted. If necessary to improve taste, each dose should be taken with water or fruit juices, etc.Each dose of lactulose should be swallowed in one and should not be kept in the mouth for an extended period of time.Dose should be adjusted according to the individual needs of the patient.In case of single daily dose, this should be taken at the same time, e.g. during breakfast. During the therapy with laxatives it is recommended to drink sufficient amounts of fluids (1.5–2 litres, equal to 6-8 glasses) during the day.
Mode of Action
In the colon lactulose is broken down by colonic bacteria into low molecular organic acids. These acids lead to a lowering of pH in the colonic lumen and via an osmotic effect to an increase of the volume of colonic contents. These effects stimulate peristalsis of the colon and return the consistency of the stool. The constipation is cleared and the physiological rhythm of the colon is reinstated.
In hepatic encephalopathy (HE) the effect has been attributed to suppression of proteolytic bacteria by an increase of acidophilic bacteria (e.g. lactobacillus), trapping of ammonia in the ionic form by acidification of the colonic contents, catharsis due to the low pH in the colon as well as an osmotic effect, and alteration of the bacterial nitrogen metabolism by stimulating the bacteria to utilize ammonia for bacterial protein synthesis.
Uses
1. For the treatment of constipation.
2. For the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE); hepatic coma
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance
- Galactosaemia.
- Gastro-intestinal obstruction, -perforation or risk of perforation
Precautions and Warning
- Painful abdominal symptoms of undetermined cause should be evaluated to exclude undiagnosed perforation or obstruction or undiagnosed disease/condition that predisposes to either before the treatment is started.
- In case of insufficient therapeutic effect after several days the dose and/or additional measures should be re-considered.
- Chronic use of unadjusted doses and misuse can lead to diarrhoea and disturbance of the electrolyte balance.
- It should be taken into account that the defaecation reflex could be disturbed during the treatment.
- The dose normally used in constipation should not pose a problem for diabetics.
- The dose used in the treatment of HE is usually much higher and may need to be taken into consideration for diabetics.
- Information on residues from manufacturing with known effect:
- This product contains lactose, galactose and fructose from the route of production. Therefore, patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose or fructose intolerance, the total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
- Lactulose should be administered with care to patients who are intolerant to lactose.