Lactusan - Instructions For Use, Indications, Doses, Analogues

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Lactusan

Instructions for use:

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Indications for use
3. 3. Contraindications
4. 4. Method of application and dosage
5. 5. Side effects
6. 6. Special instructions
7. 7. Drug interactions
8. 8. Analogs
9. 9. Terms and conditions of storage
10. 10. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Prices in online pharmacies:

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Lactusan is a drug that helps to reduce intestinal acidity, stimulates the growth of acidophilic bacteria (including lactobacilli), suppresses the growth of proteolytic bacteria, reduces the formation of toxic nitrogen-containing substances, which plays an important role in the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy.

Release form and composition

• Syrup for oral administration (100 and 300 ml in vials, 1 bottle per package, complete with a measuring cup);
• Tablets (20 pcs. In blisters, 3 blisters per pack).

Composition of the preparation:

• Lactulose (isomer of lactose - milk sugar) - not less than 45%;
• Fructose and galactose - no more than 10%.

Auxiliary component of the syrup: citric acid.

Indications for use

• Toxicosis of pregnant women, accompanied by functional digestive disorders;
• Intestinal dysbiosis of any severity in adults and children;
• Chronic constipation in children, pregnant women, the elderly and long-term immobilized patients;
• Colitis and other diseases of the digestive system;
• Salmonellosis;
• Prevention of intestinal infection;
• Liver diseases of various origins;
• Renal failure;
• Allergic reactions;
• Correction of the consequences of antibiotic therapy, manifested by disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

Also, Lactusan is recommended to be taken to activate the intestinal immune system.

Contraindications

• Lactase deficiency;
• Galactosemia;
• Hypersensitivity to drug components.

Method of administration and dosage

The drug should be taken orally with meals.

Recommended doses:

• Adults: 2 tsp. syrup (10 ml) or 4-5 tablets 2 times a day;
• Children: 1 tsp. syrup (5 ml) 2 times a day; 1 tablet 3 times a day (for children over 5 years old).

An improvement in the condition is noted on days 2-3 after the start of taking the drug, but the duration of therapy is 7-14 days. With advanced forms of dysbiosis, the duration of treatment is increased by 1.5-2 times.

For the general improvement of the aging body, Lactusan is recommended to take 20 ml of syrup or 4-6 tablets per day.

Side effects

In the first days of using the drug, flatulence is possible (disappears on its own within 3 days).

In some cases, a laxative effect is noted.

special instructions

If diarrhea develops as a result of taking Lactusan, the dose of the drug should be reduced by 2 times.

Drug interactions

Calcium-, aluminum- and magnesium-containing antacids, antibiotics and neomycin reduce the effectiveness of Lactusan.

With the combined use of diuretics, severe diarrhea may develop.

Analogs

Lactusan's analogues are: Duphalac, Normase, Portalak, Prelax.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a dry place at temperatures up to 20 ºС.

Shelf life is 2 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Lactusan: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Lactusan syrup 100 ml 1 pc. 139 RUB Buy

Lactusan syrup 100ml 153 r Buy

Lactusan syrup 300 g 1 pc. 269 r Buy

Lactusan syrup 300ml 285 r Buy

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!