Lactitol Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 9, 2025.
Applies to lactitol: oral powder for reconstitution.
General adverse events
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
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. (2020) "Product Information. Pizensy (lactitol)." Braintree Laboratories
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