Drug Interactions between lactulose and Purge
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- lactulose
- Purge (castor oil)
Interactions between your drugs
castor oil lactulose
Applies to: Purge (castor oil) and lactulose
GENERALLY AVOID: In the treatment of portal-systemic encephalopathy, the loose stools produced by concomitant use of other laxatives may falsely suggest that adequate lactulose dosage has been achieved.
MANAGEMENT: The use of other laxatives should generally be avoided when lactulose is prescribed for portal-systemic encephalopathy, especially during the initial phase of therapy.
References
- (2002) "Product Information. Chronulac (lactulose)." Hoechst Marion Roussel
- (2002) "Product Information. Cephulac (lactulose)." Hoechst Marion Roussel
- (2012) "Product Information. Enulose (lactulose)." United Research Laboratories/Mutual Pharmaceutical Company
- (2019) "Product Information. Generlac (lactulose)." Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals Inc
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Stimulant and hyperosmotic laxatives
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'stimulant and hyperosmotic laxatives' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'stimulant and hyperosmotic laxatives' category:
- lactulose
- Purge (castor oil)
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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