Lactulose (for Encephalopathy) Oral
Generic Name: LACTULOSE - ORAL
Pronounced: (LACK-tew-lohss)
Lactulose (for Encephalopathy) Oral Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US
national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their
local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe
stomach cramps, diarrhea.
Lactulose (for Encephalopathy) Oral Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it
is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Lactulose (for Encephalopathy) Oral Notes
Do not share this product with others.
If you use this product for an extended time, laboratory
and/or medical tests (e.g., blood mineral levels) should be performed
periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your
doctor for more details.
Lactulose (for Encephalopathy) Oral Storage
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30
degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not freeze because this will make
the medication too thick to pour. If it becomes frozen, warm it to room
temperature until it is pourable again. A normal darkening of color may occur.
If too much darkening occurs and you cannot swallow it, discard the medication
and get a refill. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from
children and pets.
Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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