Duphalac Special Precautions

Consultation of a physician is advised in case of: Painful abdominal symptoms of undetermined cause before the treatment is started.
Insufficient therapeutic effect after several days.
If the desired results are not observed after several days of treatment, consult the doctor. Patients who are intolerant to lactose should take Duphalac oral solution with care (because it contains lactose, see Important information about the ingredients as follows).
The dose normally used in constipation should not pose a problem for diabetics. However, the dose used in the treatment of HE is usually much higher and should be taken into consideration for diabetics.
Chronic use of unadjusted doses and misuse can lead to diarrhea and disturbance of the electrolyte balance.
Important information about the ingredients: Duphalac oral solution contains lactose monohydrate. If the patient has been told by his/her doctor that he/she has an intolerance to some sugars, especially lactose, contact the doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Effects on the ability to drive or use machines: Duphalac oral solution has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Use in Children: Use of laxatives in children should be exceptional and under medical supervision. It should be taken into account that the defaecation reflex could be disturbed during the treatment.
May take protective measures, such as using diapers, for a small child.
This product contains lactose, galactose and small amounts of fructose. Therefore, patients with the rare hereditary problems of galactose or fructose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.