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Lactulose Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Cephulac, Cholac, Chronulac, Chronulac Syrup, Constilac, Constulose, Duphalac, Enulose, Evalose, Generlac, Heptalac, Kristalose

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 25, 2023.

Lactulose Pregnancy Warnings

Lactulose has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Lactulose should only be given during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.

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Lactulose Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of lactulose into human milk. While the manufacturer recommends cautious use during lactation, adverse effects in the nursing infant are unlikely given the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of the drug.

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. Product Information. Chronulac (lactulose). Hoechst Marion Roussel. 2002;PROD.
  2. Product Information. Cephulac (lactulose). Hoechst Marion Roussel. 2002;PROD.

References for breastfeeding information

  1. Product Information. Chronulac (lactulose). Hoechst Marion Roussel. 2002;PROD.
  2. Product Information. Cephulac (lactulose). Hoechst Marion Roussel. 2002;PROD.

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