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Alcitose Oral Solution

ContainsLactulose (10mg)
Store below 30C
MRP₹112.0020% OFF
₹89.60

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Packaging:100.0 ml in 1 bottle
Alcitose Oral Solution – Lactulose (10mg)  by Alicia Healthcare
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Composition:Lactulose (10mg)
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassSynthetic Disaccharide
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
Action ClassOsmotic laxatives/Purgative

About Alcitose Oral Solution

Alcitose Oral Solution is a type of sugar used to treat constipation. It is known as a laxative and makes your stool easier to pass by drawing water into your bowel. It is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy (a liver disease causing confusion, tremor, decreased level of consciousness).Alcitose Oral Solution can be taken with or without food. You should take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Use this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit and try to take it at the same time(s) each day. Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it is working. Do not take more than you are advised to and, if you miss a dose, do not take an extra one to make up for it. This medicine takes at least 48 hours to work. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated after 3 days.The most common side effects are nausea and vomiting. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. Occasionally people develop serious side effects including severe diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance. Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice any of these.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant). If you use this medicine over a long period of time, your doctor may want you to have occasional blood tests to check the mineral levels (e.g. potassium and sodium). Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How It Works

Alcitose Oral Solution is a type of sugar used to treat constipation. It is known as a laxative and makes your stool easier to pass by drawing water into your bowel. It is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy (a liver disease causing confusion, tremor, decreased level of consciousness).Alcitose Oral Solution can be taken with or without food. You should take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Use this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit and try to take it at the same time(s) each day. Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it is working. Do not take more than you are advised to and, if you miss a dose, do not take an extra one to make up for it. This medicine takes at least 48 hours to work. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated after 3 days.The most common side effects are nausea and vomiting. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. Occasionally people develop serious side effects including severe diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance. Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice any of these.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant). If you use this medicine over a long period of time, your doctor may want you to have occasional blood tests to check the mineral levels (e.g. potassium and sodium). Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alcitose Oral Solution may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Alcitose Oral Solution, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Storage

Store below 30C

Composition of Alcitose Oral Solution

Uses of Alcitose Oral Solution

Treatment of Constipation

Key Benefits of Alcitose Oral Solution

  • In Treatment of Constipation Alcitose Oral Solution is a laxative that treats constipation by drawing water into the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass. This medicine takes a couple of days to work (up to 3 days). Take it as instructed even it appears not to be working. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated after 3 days. Constipation is a common problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. This medicine can relieve discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.

Side Effects of Alcitose Oral Solution

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Alcitose Oral Solution

Alcohol
SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Alcitose Oral Solution does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alcitose Oral Solution is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast Feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alcitose Oral Solution is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving
SAFE

Alcitose Oral Solution does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alcitose Oral Solution is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alcitose Oral Solution may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alcitose Oral Solution is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alcitose Oral Solution may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

It takes about 2-3 days to see the benefits of the treatment. Talk to your doctor if you feel constipated even after 3 days of taking Alcitose Oral Solution.

Alcitose Oral Solution is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy which is a serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness.

Yes, Alcitose Oral Solution is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.

Alcitose Oral Solution very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to a high dose. In such cases, the dose should be reduced. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.

You should take Alcitose Oral Solution for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be up to a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, even several months.

Alcitose Oral Solution should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where the body cannot process galactose.

Usually, one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need more, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Alcitose Oral Solution. The risk of side effects is more with two laxatives.

Taking more than the recommended dose of Alcitose Oral Solution may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.

You should take the prescribed amount in the measuring cup or spoon that is provided with the medicine. You can take it with water or fruit juice if you find it very sweet. Drink plenty of water for better results. Swallow it as soon as you keep it in mouth to prevent tooth decay which can occur if you take it for a longer time.

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Educational product information for Alcitose Oral Solution. Not a substitute for advice from your treating doctor or healthcare provider.

Reviewed by
Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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