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Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Constipation
Dose: Solution – 15-30 mL (10-20 g)
Frequency: once daily
Note: by mouth; may be increased to 60 mL (40 g) once daily
Indication: Portal Systemic Encephalopathy
Condition: Prophylaxis
Dose: Solution – 30-45 mL (20-30 g)
Frequency: every 6-8 hours
Note: by mouth; adjusted until 2-3 soft stools/day; if acute, may be given every 1-2 hours until 2-3 soft stools/day

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Constipation
Dose: Oral – 0.7-2 g/kg/day (1-3 mL/kg/day)
Frequency: in divided doses
Note: by mouth (oral); not to exceed 40 g/day (60 mL/day)
Indication: Portal Systemic Encephalopathy Prophylaxis
Age: Infants
Dose: Oral – 2.5-10 mL/day (1.7-6.67 g/day)
Frequency: in divided doses
Note: by mouth (oral); titrated to produce 2-3 soft stools/day
Administration
  • Take as directed
  • Mix with water/juice
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Mesalazine
May prevent release in the colon
Oral neomycin, Antacids
Decreased effect

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Galactosaemia
Risk of metabolic crisis
Intestinal obstruction
Risk of bowel perforation

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.

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