Lactulose Alternatives Compared
Lactulose | Generlac | Enulose |
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Lactulose | Generlac (lactulose) | Enulose (lactulose) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hepatic Encephalopathy, Constipation - Chronic, Constipation - Acute, Constipation. lactulose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hepatic Encephalopathy, Constipation - Chronic, Constipation - Acute. Generlac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hepatic Encephalopathy, Constipation - Chronic, Constipation - Acute. Enulose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Constipation, Chronic
Constipation, Acute
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More about Lactulose | More about Generlac (lactulose) | More about Enulose (lactulose) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Lactulose has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 143 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Generlac has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Enulose has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: lactulose side effects in more detail. |
See also: Generlac side effects in more detail. |
See also: Enulose side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
View all lactulose prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Enulose prices and generic prices |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Cholac, Constilac, Enulose, Generlac, Kristalose | Other lactulose brands include: Cholac, Constilac, Enulose, Kristalose | Other lactulose brands include: Cholac, Constilac, Generlac, Kristalose | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 242 drugs are known to interact with lactulose:
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A total of 242 drugs are known to interact with Generlac:
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A total of 242 drugs are known to interact with Enulose:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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