bulky syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is bulky syrup used for?
Ahalac Liquid Laxative (Lactulose) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Lactulose (NA), which Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide that is not absorbed in the small intestin. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Lactulose
- Manufacturer: Zaneka Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bulky syrup Uses & Benefits
Constipation, hepatic encephalopathy (portal-systemic encephalopathy).
Off-label uses: Chronic constipation in children, prevention of constipation in opioid users.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Lactulose |
| Brand Name | Ahalac Liquid Laxative |
| Manufacturer | Zaneka Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Osmotic laxatives/Purgative |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from freezing. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide that is not absorbed in the small intestine. In the colon, it is metabolized by bacteria to organic acids, which lower the pH and increase osmotic pressure, drawing water into the colon and stimulating bowel movements.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bulky syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bulky syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Abdominal cramps
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia, hypernatremia)
- Dehydration
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions
- Hypernatremia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Lactulose may increase warfarin effect by altering gut flora and vitamin K production. |
| Digoxin | Major | Lactulose-induced diarrhea may cause hypokalemia, increasing digoxin toxicity. |
| Potassium-depleting diuretics | Major | Additive hypokalemia risk. |
| Antacids | Moderate | May reduce lactulose effect by increasing colonic pH. |
| Neomycin | Moderate | Neomycin may reduce lactulose efficacy by altering colonic bacteria. |
| Oral antibiotics | Moderate | May decrease lactulose metabolism and efficacy. |
| Laxatives | Minor | Additive laxative effect. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Digoxin
- Potassium-depleting diuretics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antacids
- Neomycin
- Oral antibiotics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Laxatives
- Other osmotic agents
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
None significant
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Galactosemia, intestinal obstruction, undiagnosed abdominal pain, hypersensitivity to lactulose.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Stool frequency, serum electrolytes (especially potassium), serum ammonia in hepatic encephalopathy.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Lactulose is not absorbed systemically, so it is considered safe during breastfeeding.
๐ Overdose Management
May cause diarrhea and electrolyte disturbances; treat symptomatically with fluid and electrolyte replacement.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for bulky syrup
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Lactulose (NA)):
-
lactulin oral solution orangeMeyer Organics Pvt Ltd โน60.80 21% CHEAPER
-
laxodoc oral solutionKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd โน102.90 33.8% COSTLIER
-
Tyulose SyrupLogin Pharma Pub Pvt Ltd โน115.00 49.5% COSTLIER
-
ezing oral solutionLifeline Remedies India Pvt Ltd โน149.90 94.9% COSTLIER
-
Fresky Oral SolutionAamorb Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd โน159.50 107.4% COSTLIER
-
con stop syrupAureate Healthcare Pvt Ltd โน190.00 147% COSTLIER
-
om biotec kinolact oral solutionOm Biotec โน224.70 192.1% COSTLIER
-
cadilose enema liquidCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน250.60 225.8% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.