Lactifer Oral Suspension [Lactitol (10000mg/15ml)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Lactifer Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Lactifer Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lactifer Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactifer Oral Suspension is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactifer Oral Suspension is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : SAFE

Lactifer Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Lactifer Oral Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Lactifer Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Lactifer Oral Suspension, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

bottle of 200 ml Oral Suspension

Chemical Class :: Dimeric Sugar Alcohol
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL

Constipation|Treatment and prevention of Hepatic encephalopathy

Q. How long does it take for Lactifer Oral Suspension to work?::: It takes about 2-3 days to see the benefits of the treatment. Talk to your doctor if you feel constipated even after 3 days of taking Lactifer Oral Suspension.| Q. What is Lactifer Oral Suspension used for?::: Lactifer Oral Suspension is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy (serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness).| Q. Is Lactifer Oral Suspension a laxative?::: Yes, Lactifer Oral Suspension is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.| Q. What are the side effects of taking Lactifer Oral Suspension?::: Lactifer Oral Suspension very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to high dose and dose should be reduced in such cases. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.| Q. Is it okay to take Lactifer Oral Suspension every day?::: You should take Lactifer Oral Suspension for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be upto a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, may be several months.| Q. Who should not be given Lactifer Oral Suspension?::: Lactifer Oral Suspension should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where body cannot process galactose.| Q. Can I take other laxatives along with Lactifer Oral Suspension?::: Usually one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need it, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Lactifer Oral Suspension. The risk of side effects is more with 2 laxatives.| Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Lactifer Oral Suspension?::: Taking more than the recommended dose of Lactifer Oral Suspension may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.