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Drug information on Ree -Lax (Lactulose) from Saga Laboratories

Ree -Lax   Syrup    Saga Laboratories Generic : Lactulose	69.50 10gm/15ml 100ml

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 24, 2011

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Constipation

•   Gastrointestinal : Flatulence, belching and abdominal discomfort.

Adult: The usual adult, oral dosage is 2 to 3 tablespoonfuls (30 to 45 mL, containing 20 g to 30 g of lactulose) three or four times daily.

It comes as a powder to take by mouth, with or without food.

Contraindicated in patients who require a low galactose diet and intestinal obstruction.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes or who require a low-lactose diet, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature. Keep it away from sunlight and moisture.