Duphalac
Lactulose
Ingredients & Drug Type
Duphalac is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Lactulose. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
- Active ingredient
- Lactulose
- Therapeutic class
- Gastrointestinal
- Dosage form
- Syrup
- Strength
- 67%
Dosing
- Adult
- 15–30ml يومياً
- Pediatric
- 5–10ml يومياً
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: يفضّل قبل الوجبة بـ 30 دقيقة
Medical Overview
Duphalac is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Lactulose. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
Duphalac (lactulose) is the gentle osmotic laxative of choice for pregnancy, the elderly and long-term use — non-habit-forming, works in 24-48h with adequate water. Its second, prescription-directed life: lowering blood ammonia in hepatic encephalopathy.
Uses / Indications
- Constipation
- hepatic encephalopathy
- Acidity, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or cramps depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- أول أيامه: غازات وانتفاخ ومغص خفيف (طبيعة تخمره — تخف خلال أيام وتقل بالتدرج بالجرعة). جرعات زائدة: إسهال واضطراب أملاح. طعمه الحلو قد يزعج البعض (يُمزج بعصير). آمن سكرياً عملياً بالجرعات الملينة (امتصاصه ضئيل) مع مراقبة افتراضية للسكريين.
- Nausea, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, or headache depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- يُمنع في: الجالاكتوزيميا (وراثي نادر)
- انسداد الأمعاء أو انثقابها أو اشتباههما
- وألم بطن حاد مجهول السبب (شخّص قبل أن تليّن). عدم تحمل اللاكتوز ليس مانعاً مطلقاً لكنه يزيد الغازات.
- Severe unexplained abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or possible bowel obstruction before assessment.
Warnings
- مفعوله الملين يحتاج 24–48 ساعة صبراً — ليس ملين طوارئ الليلة. اشرب ماء كافياً معه فهو يعمل بالماء. إمساك جديد مستمر فوق أسبوعين رغم نمط حياة سليم
- أو مع دم/نقص وزن
- يستدعي تقييماً — احجز مع طبيب جهاز هضمي عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not delay care with bleeding, weight loss, dehydration, or persistent fever.
Drug Interactions
- شبه معدوم التداخلات. المضادات الفموية العريضة قد تضعف أثره الأموني (تقتل بكتيريا التخمر) بسياق الكبد. لا يؤثر على امتصاص الأدوية عملياً بالجرعات الملينة.
- May affect absorption of iron, thyroid medicine, or some antibiotics; separate doses when advised.
Patient Guidance
- Keep well hydrated with diarrhea or constipation.
- Seek care if symptoms persist.
- Mention pregnancy, liver, or kidney disease before use.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Duphalac?
Duphalac contains Lactulose and is categorized as Gastrointestinal. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Duphalac?
Catalog dosing information includes: 15–30ml يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Duphalac?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Duphalac be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.