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Lactitol Monohydrate

LAXATIVE

Uses of Lactitol Monohydrate

  • Lactitol Monohydrate is a laxative used to manage constipation and is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy, a condition of decreased brain function caused by liver disease.

Side effects of Lactitol Monohydrate

  • Flatulence
  • Abdominal pain 
  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting 

How Lactitol Monohydrate works

  • Lactitol monohydrate is a type of sugar made from galactose and sorbitol. Unlike some sugars, it's not fully absorbed by the body and passes unchanged into the colon. There, it's broken down by bacteria into acids like acetic, propionic, and butyric acid, which lower the pH of the colon and reduce ammonia absorption. This breakdown also increases the osmotic pressure in the colon, leading to more water being drawn into the stool and larger bowel movements, resulting in a laxative effect.

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Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

  • Lactitol monohydrate is available for use via the oral route (syrup).

Age and Dose Restrictions

  • This medicine is meant for adults and children above 6 years of age.

Contraindications

  • The medication is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Lactitol monohydrate or any of its components and in patients with galactosemia, acute inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), gastrointestinal obstruction or subocclusive syndromes, or digestive perforation.

Other Medications To Avoid With This Medicine

  • Lactitol monohydrate might heighten potassium loss triggered by certain medications like thiazides, steroids, and amphotericin B. If taken alongside cardiac glycosides, it could amplify their effects due to potassium deficiency.

Overdose and Missed Dose

  • An overdose of this medication may cause symptoms like diarrhoea and abdominal pain. If you observe these symptoms, inform your doctor and follow the advice accordingly.
  • If you forget to take this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. But avoid repeating the dose.

Management Of Side Effects

  • Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

  • This medication will not impair the ability of your driving or handling of heavy machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

  • This medicine can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding only when directed by a doctor.

Caution In Other Conditions

  • Patients with rare hereditary conditions such as galactose or fructose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid using this medication.

Special Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendation

  • Aim for a balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking enough water and fluids throughout the day.
  • Make exercise a regular part of your routine to stay fit and active.
  • Ensure you get enough sleep each night to recharge your body.
  • Listen to your body's signals and try to make time to empty your bowels when needed.

Frequently asked questions

This medicine's onset of action may require a few hours for full efficacy to be realised.

Patients who are allergic to Lactitol Monohydrate and with rare hereditary conditions such as galactose or fructose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid using this medication.

Please refrain from discontinuing Lactitol Monohydrate without consulting your doctor first. Abruptly stopping the medication may result in the return of symptoms.

It is safe for patients with kidney and liver issues to take this medicine. However, it is always recommended to ask your doctor for advice before using Lactitol Monohydrate if you have kidney or liver issues.

There is limited evidence to suggest that Lactitol Monohydrate will affect fertility in men or women. For the most accurate updated details regarding this, contact your doctor.

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