Actilac^®

Lactulose

Description
The active ingredient, lactulose, is metabolized in the colon by the saccharolytic bacteria, producing low molecular weight organic acids, mainly lactic acid and acetic acid, which lower the pH of the colon contents, promote the retention of water by an osmotic effect, thus increasing peristaltic activity. Lactulose is minimally absorbed; therefore, the kinetics of the absorbed material is not relevant to the principal therapeutic action.

Indications
1. Constipation
2. Hepatic encephalopathy (Portal system encephalopathy); hepatic coma

Supply
Actilac® 100 ml: Each bottle contains 100 ml Actilac® concentrated oral solution.
Actilac® 200 ml: Each bottle contains 200 ml Actilac® concentrated oral solution.