Lactulose Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 5, 2021.
Lactulose is also known as: Cephulac, Cholac, Chronulac, Chronulac Syrup, Constilac, Constulose, Duphalac, Enulose, Evalose, Generlac, Heptalac, Kristalose
Lactulose Pregnancy Warnings
Lactulose has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Lactulose should only be given during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.
Lactulose Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of lactulose into human milk. While the manufacturer recommends cautious use during lactation, adverse effects in the nursing infant are unlikely given the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of the drug.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Chronulac (lactulose)." Hoechst Marion Roussel (2002):
- "Product Information. Cephulac (lactulose)." Hoechst Marion Roussel (2002):
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Chronulac (lactulose)." Hoechst Marion Roussel (2002):
- "Product Information. Cephulac (lactulose)." Hoechst Marion Roussel (2002):
Further information
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