Lactulose

FDA Approved: * May 29, 1992
Pharm Company: * ROXANE
Category: Laxative

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Lactulose 10 g/15ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0054-3486
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc
Lactulose 10 g/15ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0054-8486
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc
Lactulose 10 g/15ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0116-4005
Labeler:
Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.
Lactulose 10 g/15ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0121-0577
Labeler:
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc,
Lactulose 10 g/15ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0121-0873
Labeler:
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
Lactulose 10 g/15ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0121-1154
Labeler:
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc,
Lactulose 20 g/30ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0121-1746
Labeler:
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
Lactulose 10 g/15ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0121-4577
Labeler:
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc,
Lactulose 10 g/15ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0527-5120
Labeler:
Lannett Company, Inc.
Lactulose 10 g/15ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0527-5125
Labeler:
Lannett Company, Inc.

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