Lactitol Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 2, 2022.
Applies to lactitol: oral powder for reconstitution.
General
The most commonly reported side effects included upper respiratory tract infections, flatulence, diarrhea, and increased blood creatinine phosphokinase.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal distention, abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, severe diarrhea[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension/increased blood pressure
Frequency not reported: Blood creatinine phosphokinase myocardial band (MB) increased[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Common (1% to 10%): Increased blood creatinine phosphokinase[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity reactions[Ref]
Dermatologic
Postmarketing reports: Pruritus, rash[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Upper respiratory tract infection
Frequency not reported: Nasopharyngitis, viral upper respiratory tract infection[Ref]
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References
1. "Product Information. Pizensy (lactitol)." Braintree Laboratories (2020):
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