Lactitol Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

20 grams orally once a day

Comments:

• This drug should be added to 4 to 8 ounces of water, juice, or other beverages (e.g., coffee, soda, tea) and stirred to dissolve.
• This drug should be consumed immediately after preparation.

Use: Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dose Adjustments

Persistent loose stools: Reduce the dose to 10 grams orally once a day

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Galactosemia
• Known/suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• This drug should be taken with meals.
• Oral drugs should be separated by at least 2 hours before or after taking this drug.

Reconstitution/preparation techniques:

• The manufacturer product information should be consulted.

Patient advice:

• Inform patients that they should stop treatment and contact their healthcare provider if persistent loose stools occur.
• Advise patients to speak to their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

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Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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