Lactulose
Enulose is a brand-name medication containing lactulose, a synthetic disaccharide sugar. It is primarily used to treat constipation and hepatic encephalopathy, a serious condition caused by liver disease where toxins build up in the blood and affect brain function.
Enulose is a prescription laxative also used to reduce ammonia levels in patients with liver disease affecting brain function.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 216928
- Generic
- Enulose
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Enulose treats chronic constipation by softening stool and increasing bowel movements. It is also prescribed to reduce blood ammonia levels and prevent recurring episodes of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis or other severe liver conditions.
As a laxative, lactulose draws water into the colon, softening stool and stimulating natural bowel contractions. For hepatic encephalopathy, gut bacteria break down lactulose into acids that convert ammonia (NH3) into ammonium (NH4+), which cannot be absorbed and is excreted in stool.
May cause gas, bloating, stomach cramps, and diarrhea during initial use. Contains galactose and lactose; use with caution in diabetics. Should not be used in patients requiring a low-galactose diet. Maintain adequate fluid intake while taking this medication.
Official drug label
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