Name

Lactulose

Description

A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887)

Brands

Abbott

Bifiteral

Company not known

Cephulac

Alra

Cholac

Company not known

Chronulac

Alra

Constilac

Abbott

Duphalac

Roche

Laevolac