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  • TRADE NAMES: Duphalac (Solvay); Lactugal (Intrapharm)
  • INDICATIONS: Constipation; hepatic encephalopathy; hepatic coma
  • CLASS: Laxative
  • HALF-LIFE: 1.7-2 hours
  • CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
    Nonabsorbable antacids
  • See adverse reactions attributed to class:

    Laxative

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Page last updated 07/31/2023

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric

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