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Comparing Lactulose vs Senna S

Lactulose

Senna S

docusate / senna

Prescribed for Constipation - Chronic, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Constipation - Acute. lactulose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Constipation - Acute. Senna S may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Over the counter

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
8.5
55 Reviews

For Constipation, Chronic I take 6 Percocet daily for back pain. 30ml of lactulose generally takes effect in 4 to 6 hours. At times it can produces diarrhea if I take more. At times I can skip a day as I am able to have bowel motion naturally. It doesn't adversely impact my blood sugar levels.

9
Anonymous

For Constipation, Chronic Hubby is having chronic constipation. Many of us will when approaching 90. He used and still uses Casgara Sagrada (which never loses its potency. You don't have to take more and more.) This lactulose seems to work for him when he takes it regularly. He is also now taking two tablespoons of ground flaxseed stirred in 8 oz. of liquid daily. I do not have constipation now although I did as a child mainly from poor diet and not drinking very much water. A former mother-in-law religiously chewed a few slices of apple with some stewed prunes every night before bed. I understand that now she is 102. What a surprise!.

9
4Yahshua
4.5
1 Reviews

For Constipation, Acute It took over 12 hours to produce the desired effect but it was effective and gentle.

6
Anonymous

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full lactulose side effects document.

See the full Senna S side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 600 mL
Dosage 10 g/15 mL
Per Unit* $0.05 - $0.11
Cost* $30.30 - $67.62
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Quantity 60 tablet
Dosage 50 mg-8.6 mg
Per Unit* $0.15
Cost* $8.71
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral and rectal liquid
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Cholac, Constilac, Enulose, Generlac, and Kristalose Other docusate / senna brands include: Doc-Q-Lax, Doculax, Dok Plus, Ex-Lax Gentle Strength, Gentlax S, Laxacin, Peri-Colace, Senexon-S,... more

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.

N/A

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
N
Category N Not classified

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 356 drugs are known to interact with lactulose:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 306 moderate drug interactions (1300 brand and generic names)
  • 50 minor drug interactions (345 brand and generic names)

A total of 265 drugs are known to interact with Senna S:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 264 moderate drug interactions (940 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

Professional Resources

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Related Treatment Guide

** 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.

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