Lactulose

Lactulose (Generlac®, Cholac®, Constilac®, Enulose®) is a synthetic sugar used in the treatment of liver disease and constipation. Lactulose absorbs ammonia (produced in liver disease) from the bloodstream through the intestinal wall. In the treatment of chronic constipation it draws water into the bowel, softening the stool. It consists of the monosaccharides fructose and galactose.

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Side effects include diarrhea and resultant dehydration and high sodium levels.

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