Indications
Lacticon Dispersible Granules Powder is used for:
Constipation, Hepatic encephalopathy
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult
2 teaspoonfuls (20g) once or twice daily with plenty of water
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the active substance.
Gastro-intestinal obstruction. Galactosaemia.
Precautions
Lactose intolerance.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Lactitol :
Abdominal distension, flatulance and abdominal cramp.
Mechanism of Action
In the colon it is broken down to short chain organic acids and increases osmotic pressure in the colon, thereby causing an increase in the stool water content and stool volume.
Note
Lacticon Dispersible Granules 10gm Powder manufactured by ACI Limited. Its generic name is Lactitol. Lacticon Dispersible Granules is availble in Bangladesh.
DIMS information on Lacticon Dispersible Granules Powder is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.