Duphalac
3.35g/5ml lactulose solution
Relieves Constipation
500ml
Duphalac
3.35g/5ml, Lactulose solution
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Duphalac carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- You should contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
- If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
- 1. What Duphalac is and what it is used for
- 2. Before you take Duphalac
- 3. How to take Duphalac
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Duphalac
- 6. Further information
What Duphalac is and what it is used for
Duphalac contains a medicine called lactulose. This belongs to a group of medicines called laxatives.
Duphalac is used to treat constipation. It is also sometimes used to treat a liver problem called ‘hepatic encephalopathy’. This is also known as a ‘hepatic coma’.
Before you take Duphalac
Do not take Duphalac if:
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to lactulose or any of the other ingredients of Duphalac (listed in Section 6).
- You have a rare problem called ‘galactosaemia’.
- You have a blockage caused by anything else but normal constipation
Do not take Duphalac if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Duphalac.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Duphalac is safe to take in normal doses during pregnancy and when breast-feeding.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Duphalac
Duphalac contains fructose, galactose and lactose (all are types of sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars (have an intolerance to some sugars), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
How to take Duphalac
If this medicine is from your doctor or pharmacist, do exactly as they have told you. Otherwise follow the instructions below. If you do not understand the instructions, or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking this medicine
- Take Duphalac from a spoon or measuring cup.
- You can mix it with fruit juice or water.
- Duphalac takes 2 to 3 days to start working.
- After this time you may be able to reduce the dose you take according to your needs.
Constipation
Adults: The usual starting dose is 15 ml twice a day.
Children 5 to 10 years: The usual starting dose is 10 ml twice a day.
Children under 5 years: The usual starting dose is 5 ml twice a day
Babies under 1 year: The usual starting dose is 2.5 ml twice a day.
Hepatic encephalophathy
Adults: The usual starting dose is 30 to 50ml three times a day.
If you take more Duphalac than you should
If you take more Duphalac than you should, talk to a doctor. You may have diarrhoea.
If you forget to take Duphalac
- If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Duphalac 500ml Side Effects
Like all medicines, Duphalac can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may happen with this medicine:
- Increased wind and feeling bloated. This may happen during the first few days of treatment. These effects usually disappear after a few days.
- Diarrhoea. This may happen if you take high doses of Duphalac. If this happens, lower your dose.
If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store Duphalac
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Duphalac after the expiry date on the bottle.
Do not store above 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Further information
What Duphalac contains
- The active substance is lactulose. Each 5ml of Duphalac contains 3.35g of lactulose.
- The other ingredients are water, lactose, galactose, epilactose, fructose, tagatose, hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide.
What Duphalac looks like and contents of the pack
- Duphalac is a colourless or yellow liquid.
- Duphalac is available in plastic bottles containing 200ml, 300ml, 500ml and 1000ml.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
The Marketing Authorisation Holder is
The manufacturer is
This leaflet was last approved in August 2009.
If you wish to receive this PIL in Braille, large font or audio format please contact 023 8046 7000.
Remember
This medicine is for you.
Please do not offer it to your family and friends, even if they have the same symptoms as you.
Duphalac
3.35g/5ml lactulose solution
Relieves Constipation
Duphalac contains a medicine called lactulose. Each 5ml of Duphalac contains 3.35g of lactulose.
500ml
Duphalac contains a medicine called lactulose.
Each 5ml of Duphalac contains 3.35g of lactulose. Duphalac contains fructose, galactose and lactose (all are types of sugar).
If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars (have an intolerance to some sugars), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Duphalac is a colourless or yellow liquid.
Duphalac is available in plastic bottles containing: 200ml, 300ml, 500ml, 1000ml.
Read the package leaflet before use.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Duphalac after the expiry date on the bottle.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
This medicine is available without prescription.
Duphalac is used to treat constipation. It is also sometimes used to treat a liver problem called ‘hepatic encephalopathy’.
This is also known as a ‘hepatic coma’.
1068121
Solvay Healthcare
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PL 00512/5001R
trade mark
PIP 0005-140
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