Lactulose: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Lactulose. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

For the treatment of constipation. In patients with a history of chronic constipation, lactulose solution therapy increases the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days on which bowel movements occur.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 8b79d0d6…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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