Constipation: Particularly when associated with laxative habituation or for those patients in whom constipation presents a special problem, eg children, obstetric and post-surgical patients. Portal systemic encephalopathy: Hepatic coma or precoma stages where hyperammonaemia is present.
Dosage
Constipation: Dosage can vary widely with the severity of the condition. Recommended dosages are as follows. Usual starting dose: adults: 30 ml (6 x 5 ml spoonfuls); children (6-14 years): 15 ml (3 x 5 ml spoonfuls); children (1-5 years): 10 ml (2 x 5 ml spoonfuls); infants: 5 ml (1 x 5 ml spoonful). Maintenance dose : adults: 15-30 ml (3-6 x 5 ml spoonfuls); children (6-14 years): 10-15 ml (2-3 x 5 ml spoonfuls); children (1-5 years): 5-10 ml (1-2 x 5 ml spoonfuls); infants: 2,5-5 ml (½-1 x 5 ml spoonful). Portal systemic encephalopathy: Initial dose of 30-50 ml 3 times daily.
How To Take
Constipation: A relatively large initial dose should be followed by a smaller maintenance dose after the first three days of treatment. Only one dose daily needs to be taken, preferably after breakfast. Portal systemic encephalopathy: After the initial dose, adjust the dose to produce two or three soft stools daily.
What Duphalac Syrup Contains
5 ml Duphalac contains lactulose (4-0-b-D-galactopyranosyl-D-fructofuranose) 3,3 g.
