Pizensy Dosage
Generic name: LACTITOL 1g in 1g
Dosage form: powder, for oral solution
Drug class: Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 15, 2024.
2.1 Recommended Dosage
- The recommended adult dosage of PIZENSY is 20 grams orally once daily, preferably with meals.
- Reduce the dosage to 10 grams once daily for persistent loose stools.
- Administer oral medications at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after PIZENSY .
2.2 Preparation and Administration Instructions
PIZENSY Multi-dose bottle
NOTE: The bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 10 grams of powder when filled to the top of white section in the cap marked by the arrow.
- Using the measuring cap, measure the prescribed dose.
- 20-gram dose: Fill the measuring cap twice to the top of the white section in cap marked by the arrow.
- 10-gram dose: Fill the measuring cap once to the top of the white section in cap marked by the arrow. - Pour the measured dose into an empty 8-ounce glass.
- Add 4 ounces to 8 ounces of water, juice or other common beverages (coffee, tea, soda) and stir to dissolve.
- Drink the entire contents of the glass.
PIZENSY Unit-dose packets
- Pour the contents of one or two unit-dose packets, as prescribed, into an empty 8-ounce glass.
- Add 4 ounces to 8 ounces of water, juice or other common beverages (coffee, tea, soda) to the glass containing the powder and stir thoroughly to dissolve.
- Drink the entire contents of the glass.
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