Description:
3.33 g / 5 mL Oral Solution
Laxative 
 
Formulation:
Each 5 mL contains:
Lactulose Concentrate USP equivalent to Lactulose 3.33 g 
 
Indications:
Constipation: regulation of the physiological rhythm of the colon. Where a soft stool is considered of medical benefit (hemorrhoids, post colonic/anal surgery).
Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE): treatment and prevention of hepatic coma or precoma.
 
Dosage and Administration: 
Dosing in constipation or where a soft stool:
Lactulose may be given as a single daily dose or in two divided doses, for Lactulose (EASELAC) in bottles the measuring cup may be used.
After a few days the starting dosage may be adjusted to the maintenance dose based upon treatment response. Several days (2-3 days) of treatment may be needed before treatment effect occurs.
 
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Starting dose:
3-4 times daily 30-45 mL. This dose may be adjusted to maintenance dose to achieve 2 - 3 soft stools per day.