| Description, Duphalac oral solution contains a laxative called lactulose. Duphalac may contain small amounts of milk sugars (e.g. lactose), galactose, epilactose or fructose. Action, As a prebiotic substance, lactulose intensifies the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, while Clostridium and Escherichia coli may be suppressed, leading to alleviation of constipation. Indications/Uses, Duphalac IS USED FOR: Constipation (infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools). To produce soft stools. For example, if the patient has haemorrhoids (piles) or after colon/anal surgery. Portal systemic encephalopathy (PSE), a liver disease causing confusion, tremor, decreased level of consciousness. |