💊 Lactulose

Common side effects

Precise frequency data are not available. Lactulose may produce gaseous distention with flatulence or belching and abdominal discomfort such as cramping in about 20% of patients. Nausea and vomiting have been reported. Pregnancy (label summary): Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy category B. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding (label summary): Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when lactulose solution is administered to a nursing woman. General information only, not medical advice and not a prescription. No doses are given. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine, especially in pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older age or with other medicines.