Dulose Lactulose Oral Liquid 500mL Treatment of constipation

Directions For use

Adults – the usual initial dose is 15-45mL daily

After three days the dose may be reduced to 15-30mL daily for maintenance.

Children (under medical supervision) – the usual doses are:

Age 7-14 years: Initially (3 days) – 15mL, Maintenance – 10-15mL
Age 1-6 years: Initially (3 days) – 5-10mL, Maintenance – 5-10mL
Infants under 1 year: Initially (3 days) – 5mL, Maintenance – 5mL
May be taken mixed with fruit juice, water or milk.

Ingredients
Active Ingredient per mL:
Lactulose…667mg

Warning

Use in children: It is recommended that if Dulose is given to infants and children, this should be done under medical supervision.
Prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable.
If symptoms persist seek medical advice.
As a general rule, patients with constipation should drink plenty of water and increase the amount of fibre in their diet.
May also contain other sugars including lactose, epilactose, galactose, tagatose and fructose.