Description
Indication
- Constipation; Hepatic encephalopathy
Dosage and Administration
- Dosing in constipation:
- Adults and Adolescents: Starting Dose Daily: 15-45mL; Maintenance Dose Daily: 15-30mL
- Children (7-14 years): Starting Dose Daily: 15mL; Maintenance Dose Daily: 10-15mL
- Children (1-6 years): Starting Dose Daily: 5-10mL; Maintenance Dose Daily: 5-10mL
- Infants under 1 year: Starting Dose Daily: Up to 5mL; Maintenance Dose Daily: Up to 5mL
- May be given as a single daily dose or in two divided doses.
- In case of single daily dose, this should be taken at the same time. e.g. during breakfast.
- After a few days, the starting dosage may be adjusted to the maintenance dose based upon treatment response.
- Dosing in HE (for adults only):
- Starting dose: 20-30g or 30-45mL, 3 to 4 times daily.
- This dose may be adjusted to the maintenance dose to achieve 2 to 3 soft stools per day.
- Administer with or without food; May mix with fruit juice, water, or milk.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation. Refer to manufacturer labeling for further details.
Common side-effects
- Diarrhea, Flatulence, Abdominal cramps
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