My husband is on Lactulose. In the hospital, he had been on powder form (20 mg). Here at home, I have liquid form and need to know how many mL it takes to equal 20 mg.
How many mL makes 20 mg?
Question posted by Medtrans166 on 31 Jan 2016
Last updated on 31 January 2016 by masso
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masso
31 Jan 2016
Lactulose Dosage and Administration
The usual dose is 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (15 to 30 mL, containing 10 g to 20 g of Lactulose) daily. The dose may be increased to 60 mL daily if necessary. Twenty-four to 48 hours may be required to produce a normal bowel movement.
Note: Some patients have found that Lactulose solution may be more acceptable when mixed with fruit juice, water or milk.
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