Lactulose -Bowel evacuants- (FDC- List )- (March 2006)
Drug Name:
Lactulose -Bowel evacuants- (FDC- List )- (March 2006)
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Increases toxicity of alcohol poisoning(methyl and ethyl) by increasing production of formaldehyde thereby worsening acidosis. May increase rate of ethanol metabolism.
Indication:
LIST OF DRUGS DURING 2006
Sr.No- 31
Name of the Drug- Lactulose Enema (20%) Pharmacological Classification- For constipation and hepatic encephalopathy
Date of Approval- 28-03-2006
Approved by U.S.FDA on 30-12-2006 (Ref- FDA approved List- 2006)
Approved by (DCI) Drug Controller GENERAL - India For Marketing
(Ref- IDMA Publication)
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
1.Lactutlose 10gm + ispaghula Husk 16-05-2009
3.50 gm capsules
Each 15 gm scahet contains
For the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adult patients
2.Lactulose enema 20% 28-03-2006
For Constipation & hepatic encephalopathy
FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS APPROVED BY DCG(I)
FROM JANUARY 1961 TILL NOVEMBER 2014
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Each 15gm sachet contains- 16-05-2009
Lactulose 10gm +
Ispaghula husk 3.50 gm granules
For the treatment of chronic idopathic constipation in adults
only
Chronic or habitual constipation
Adverse Reaction:
Infusion increases blood lactate levels,dangerous in the presence of hypoxia and alcohol infusion. Facial flushing,diarrhoea,abdominal pain and sweating. Overdose causes hyperosmolar state with diuresis, lactic acidosis and hyperuricaemia.
Contra-Indications:
Heridity fructose intolerance,methyl alcohol poisoning. Special precautions: Impaired renal/hepatic function,lactic acidosis.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Approved on March 2006
For Constipation & hepatic encephalopathy
Chronic or habitual constipation 30-45ml 3-4 times daily