Home FDA labels d95ab755-1c2e-4124-8ed7-075936257c25 Lactulose openFDA label record# This page contains supplementary openFDA label data. For the canonical label presentation, use the corresponding DailyMed Structured Product Label.
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Brand name Lactulose
Generic name LACTULOSE
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi Austria GmbH
Product type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
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Version 5
Effective date 2022-11-09
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adverse reactions 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Precise frequency data are not available. Lactulose may produce gaseous distention with flatulence or belching and abdominal discomfort such as cramping in about 20% of patients. Excessive dosage can lead to diarrhea with potential complications such as loss of fluids, hypokalemia, and hypernatremia. Nausea and vomiting have been reported. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE EVENTS, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1008 or http://www.fda.gov/ for voluntary reporting of adverse events.
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