Lactulose is used in
constipation, intestine preparation before any surgery and hepatic encephalopathy. It may also be used to treat and prevent complications of liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy).
How Lactulose works
Lactulose works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.
Common side effects of Lactulose
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Flatulence