Sedalac syrup

Trade Name:

Sedalac syrup 120 ml

Composition

Each teaspoonful (5 ml) contains:

Lactulose 3.35 gm (67%)

Properties

Active ingredient lactulose is broken down in the intestines into compounds that draw water from the body into the intestines to soften the stool and facilitate its passage.

It also helps in removing toxins accumulated in the body in cases of hepatic encephalopathy in which the liver is not functioning properly.

Indication

constipation

treatment of chronic constipation in hemorrhoids

treatment of constipation after gastrointestinal surgeries

Dosage and administration

For the treatment of adult constipation: 3 teaspoonfuls (15 ml) 2-3 times daily, increasing to 60 milliliters if necessary.

Treating constipation in children over 6 years old: 2 teaspoons twice daily.

Treating constipation in children (1-6 years): 1 teaspoon (5 ml) twice daily.

Side effects

frequent farting

irregular heart rate

feeling of fullness, bloating

Contraindications

allergy to any of the ingredients

diabetes (the medicine may affect blood sugar levels)

lactose intolerance (galactosemia; a rare health problem in which the body cannot process the sugar galactose)

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

Package:

Carton box holds glass bottle 120 ml, paper instructions.