Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Additionally, Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (a decrease in brain function due to liver disease). Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disease in which the liver does not remove toxins from the body, leading to loss of brain function.

Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution contains Lactitol, a disaccharide sugar that breaks down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, increasing the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and more comfortable to pass and providing relief from constipation. In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppressing the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through faeces.

You are advised to take Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as abdominal distension, cramps, and flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution. Consult your doctor before taking Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Inform your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution. Do not take Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution for a bowel movement.

Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Additionally, Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease). Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution contains Lactitol (laxative). Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It works by breaking down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, which increases the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and more comfortable to pass and providing relief from constipation. In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppressing the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through faeces.

• Flatulence (wind)
• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal cramps
• Indigestion
• Dehydration

Do not take Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor before taking Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Do not take Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution in case of ileostomy or colostomy. Regularly monitor serum electrolytes, blood lactose, and blood glucose levels while taking Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution. Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution. Do not take Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder), intestinal obstruction, unexplained abdominal pain, or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Do not take Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution for more than a week as it may cause dependency on Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution for a bowel movement.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution may have interaction with an antibiotic (neomycin), cardiac glycoside (digitalis), a drug used to treat ulcers (carbenoxolone), anti-fungal (amphotericin B), corticosteroids, and thiazide diuretics.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution may have interactions with irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction disorder, diabetes, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).

• NEOMYCIN
• DIGITALIS
• CARBENOXOLONE
• AMPHOTERICIN B

• Try maintaining a balanced diet, which includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Stay hydrated, and drink enough water and fluids.
• Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
• Get enough sleep.
• Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
• Eat food rich in fibre, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

Maintain adequate fluid intake while taking Lactmed Laxative Oral Solution.

Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements. The stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation is a condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation occurs when the normal muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes the incomplete elimination of the bowel from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fiber, not drinking enough liquids, lack of exercise, loss of tone of the bowel muscles in older people, or staying in bed for a longer duration.

Liver encephalopathy: It is a liver disease in which the liver does not remove the toxins from the body, which leads to loss of brain function.