Duphalac Lactulose Syrup 200ml

Duphalac Lactulose Syrup

Duphalac Syrup contains a laxative called lactulose. It makes the stool softer and easier to pass, by drawing water into the bowel. It is not absorbed into the body. It is used to treat constipation (infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. Lactulose helps draw water in the intestine to help soften stools making them easier to pass. Duphalac may take up to 2 to 3 days to provide a satisfactory result.

Directions for use:

Adults and adolescents, take 15ml to 45ml daily in a single dose or two divided doses. Once a satisfactory result has been achieved, the dose may be adjusted to 15ml to 30ml daily in a single dose or two divided doses.

Children 7 to 14 years of age, take 15ml daily in a single dose or two divided doses. Once a satisfactory result has been achieved, the dose may be adjusted to 10ml to 15ml daily in a single dose or two divided doses.

Children 1 to 6 years of age, take 5ml to 10ml daily in a single dose or two divided doses. Once a satisfactory result has been achieved, the dose may be adjusted to 5ml to 10ml daily in a single dose or two divided doses.

Infants under one year of age, take up to 5ml daily in a single dose or two divided doses. Once a satisfactory result has been achieved, the dose may be adjusted up to a maximum of 5ml daily in a single dose or two divided doses.

Please refer to the patient information leaflet for further information.