Avolac Oral Solution 200ml

✔️ Uses of Avolac 200 Oral Solution

• Constipation
• Hepatic encephalopathy

✔️ Side Effects of Avolac 200 Oral Solution

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach pain and cramps
• Belching
• Abdominal Discomfort
• Flatulence
• Low potassium and magnesium

✔️ How to use Avolac 200

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. Avolac 200 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

✔️ How Avolac 200 works

Avolac 200 works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass

✔️ What if you forget to take Avolac 200?

If you miss a dose of Avolac 200, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Hepatic encephalopathy and constipation are both treated with Avolac 200 Oral Solution.
• Avolac 200 Oral Solution is best taken at bedtime because it takes 6 to 8 hours to take action.
• Avolac 200 Oral Solution is typically taken once daily for up to two weeks as necessary. Take it precisely as your doctor has instructed.
• Avolac 200 Oral Solution may interfere with the absorption of other medications, so take it at least 2 hours after taking other medications.
• If you have a history of gastrointestinal problems like appendicitis or a bowel obstruction, let your doctor know.

Here are some wholesome recommendations to avoid constipation:

• Eat more fiber in your diet. Recommended daily intake is 20-35g
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day
• Exercise regularly at least 3 times per week
• Do not hold in stool as that can worsen bowel issues

✔️ Indications of Avolac Oral Solution

Avolac 200 ml should only be used if these measures are ineffective.

• Intestinal disorders gall bladder illnesses ( Colitis, Diverticulosis, Megacolon)
• Disturbances in intestinal flora: When the intestinal flora is damaged, it can lead to a variety of problems (e.g. following long-term antibiotic treatment)
• Ammonia levels in the blood have risen (hyper ammonium in hepatopathy, portal-systemic encephalopathy)

✔️ Pharmacology

A synthetic disaccharide called Avolac 200 ml exists. Saccharolytic bacteria break down lactulose in the colon, resulting in the production of low molecular weight organic acids, primarily lactic acid. Lactic acid lowers the pH of the colon's contents, encourages water retention through an osmotic effect, and so enhances peristaltic activity. The principal therapeutic impact is unaffected by the pharmacokinetics of the ingested material since lactulose is only marginally absorbed.

✔️ Dosage and Administration Avolac Oral Solution

In Constipation ( chronic constipation):

Adults: 

• Initially 3-6 teaspoons daily, In long-term therapy 1½-6 tea-spoons daily

Children up to 14 years: 

• Initially 3 teaspoons daily, In long-term therapy 1-2 tea-spoons daily

Infants and toddlers: 

• Initially 1-2 teaspoons daily, In long-term therapy 1 tea-spoon daily

In Damaged Intestinal Flora:

• Adults: 1-2 tea-spoons daily
• Children: 1 tea-spoon daily

For reduction of Blood Ammonia Level:

Hyperammonium in hepatopathy: 

• A maximum of 18-30 teaspoons daily.

In Portal-Systemic Encephalopathy: 

• Hourly doses of 6-9 teaspoons of Lactulose solution may be used to induce rapid laxation. When the laxative effect has been achieved, the dose may then be reduced.

✔️ Interaction

There are no significant drug interactions with lactulose. The glycosidic effect of cardiac glycosides can be intensified by potassium deficiency in abuse.

✔️ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to either galactose and or lactose; galactose-free diet, gastro-cardial symptom complex, suspected intestinal obstruction.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

• US FDA Pregnancy Category of Lactulose is B. Studies show that Lactulose has no adverse effects. Decisions regarding use during pregnancy and lactation must be made by a registered physician.
• Lactulose should be administered with care to patients who are intolerant to lactulose. The dose used in the treatment of (pre) coma hepatic is usually much higher and may need to be taken into consideration for diabetics.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Use a spoon or measuring cup to take this medication once or twice daily, with or without meals.
• If necessary, you can combine it with milk, water, or fruit juice.
• Swallow the dose immediately.
• If lactulose is an allergen for you, avoid using this medication.
• This medicine can be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Do not give this medicine to a child under the age of 14 years unless your doctor has said so.
• Consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you have lactulose intolerance (a problem in lactose digestion), galactosemia (a rare health problem where the body cannot process galactose), or diabetes.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements.

✔️ Storage of Avolac Oral Solution

• Keep out of the reach and sight of children
• Store at a temperature below 25°C
• Do not freeze