Duphalac Oral Solution Lemon is a laxative used to manage constipation and as an adjuvant in the management of hepatic encephalopathy. Its active ingredient is Lactulose, which is a synthetic sugar that that breaks down in the large intestine and then draws water into the intestine. This softens your stool, which helps to relieve constipation. It can also be used to reduce the level of ammonia in blood in people with liver disease.
Uses
- Chronic Constipation: This is the main use. By drawing water into the stool, it makes the stool softer and easier to pass, which helps to normalize the physiological rhythm of the colon.
- Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE): It is also used in the treatment and prevention of HE (a brain disease due to liver failure). In this case, lactulose helps by reducing the production and absorption of ammonia (a toxin that affects the brain) in the gut, facilitating its removal from the body.
side effects :-
- nausea
- vomiting
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
