Special Precautions:
Painful abdominal symptoms of undetermined cause. Chronic use of unadjusted doses & misuse can lead to diarrhea & electrolyte balance disturbance. Lactose, galactose & fructose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Childn w/ hepatic encephalopathy. Treatment of hepatic encephalopathy on diabetics (for Duphalac fruit).
Side Effects / Adverse Reactions:
Diarrhea. Flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.
Dosage / Direction for Use:
Adult & adolescent Starting dose: 15-45 mL daily. Maintenance dose: 15-30 mL daily. Childn 7-14 yr Starting dose: 15 mL daily. Maintenance dose: 10-15 mL daily, 1-6 yr Starting & maintenance dose: 5-10 mL daily. Infant <1 yr Starting & maintenance dose: Up to 5 mL daily. During the therapy w/ laxatives it is recommended to drink sufficient amounts of fluids (1.5-2 L, equal to 6-8 glasses) during the day. Hepatic encephalopathy Adult Starting dose: 20-30 g or 30-45 mL tid to qid.