Lactus Syrup 200ml

ICM Pharma Lactus Syrup is a gentle over-the-counter laxative used in the treatment of constipation.

ICM Pharma Lactus Syrup is a gentle over-the-counter laxative that is pleasant tasting, easy to consume and suitable for all ages. It is widely used in hospitals and clinics. Lactus Syrup contains “lactulose” an osmotic laxative used in the treatment of constipation. Lactus Syrup works by helping to draw water into the bowels from the surrounding tissue, thus softening the stool mass and encouraging bowel movement.

Uses:
- Treatment of constipation: it encourages bowel movement by drawing water into the bowel from surrounding body tissues. This provides soft stool mass and increased bowel action.
- Helps in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. It reduces the amount of ammonia in the blood.

Directions
Constipation: Treatment Dosage
Adult : three teaspoonfuls (15mL)
Child 1 to 5 years : one teaspoonful (5mL)
Child 5 to 10 years : two teaspoonfuls (10mL)
Infant under 1 year : half teaspoonfuls (2.5mL)
To be taken twice daily, gradually reduced according to requirement.

Maintenance dose for Chronic Constipation
Adult : two to three teaspoonfuls (10-15mL)
Child 1 to 10 years : one to two teaspoonfuls (5-10mL)
Infant under 1 year : one teaspoonful (5mL)
To be taken once daily.

For Hepatic Encephalopathy
Adult : take 30-50mL, three times daily.
Initial doses of 30-45mL may be given every hour, subsequently adjusted to produce two to three soft stools daily, according to doctor''''''''s advise.

Ingredients
Lactulose Solution BP/USP 66% w/v

Cautionary Instructions
Store below 30ºC. Keep out of reach of children. Note: Storage in prolonged high temperature may cause darkening and loss of clarity of the product but does not affect therapeutic action.