Lactulose Solution
OVERDOSE
Signs and Symptoms: There have been no reports of accidental overdosage. In the event of overdosage, it is expected that diarrhea and abdominal cramps would be the major symptoms. Medication should be terminated.
Oral LD50: The acute oral LD50 of the drug is 48.8 mL/kg in mice and greater than 30 mL/kg in rats.
Dialysis: Dialysis data are not available for lactulose. It's molecular similarity to sucrose, however, would suggest that it should be dialyzable.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Since lactulose solution contains galactose (less than 1.6 g/15 mL), it is contraindicated in patients who require a low galactose diet.
Generic Name: Lactulose Solution
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