Lactulose (for Encephalopathy) Oral

In Depth

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.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. 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.