Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk Pharmacology

Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk

About Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Mechanism of Action of Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Pharmacokinets of Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Onset of Action for Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Duration of Action for Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Half Life of Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Side Effects of Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Contra-indications of Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Special Precautions while taking Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
Should not be swallowed dry, dehydration intestinal structure.
Pregnancy Related Information
Contra indicated especially in first trimester
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
10 mg lactitol monohydrate in combination with 3.5 g powdered Ispaghula husk is an approved combination for Idiopathic constipation as a laxative and is used to prevent or treat constipation.
Interactions for Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Typical Dosage for Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Schedule of Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Storage Requirements for Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Effects of Overdose of Lactitol + Ispaghula Husk
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Lactitol

About Lactitol
It is an Osmotic laxative.
Mechanism of Action of Lactitol
In the colon it is broken down to short chain organic acids and acidify,this results in an increase in osmotic pressure in the colon, thereby causing an increase in the stool water content and stool volume which explains the laxative effect.
Pharmacokinets of Lactitol
Absorption: Lactitol is not significantly absorbed in the small intestine; only 0.5% to 2% of a dose is
partially absorbed as unchanged lactitol
Metabolism: Absorbed volatile fatty acids are either metabolized in the colon
Excretion: 6.5% excreted in the feces. Small amounts of unchanged lactitol appear in the urine (2% or less of a dose).
Onset of Action for Lactitol
24 to 48 hrs
Duration of Action for Lactitol
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Half Life of Lactitol
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Side Effects of Lactitol
1. Rectal irritation
2. Dangerous potassium loss.
3. Headache
4. Confusion
5. Rash
Contra-indications of Lactitol
1.Appendicitis
2.Abdominal pain or bleeding
3.Hypersensitivity to the drug
4.Galactosemia.
Special Precautions while taking Lactitol
1. Gastro intestinal problem
2. Cardio vascular problem
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Lactitol
1.Constipation relief
2.Chronic cholecystitis
3.Prevention of hepatic encephalopathy.
Interactions for Lactitol
1. Antacids tablet coating may dissolve too rapidly, irritating stomach or bowel.
2. Antihypertensives may cause dangerous low potassium level.
3. Diureticsm may cause dangerous low potassium level.
Typical Dosage for Lactitol
Adults: 15 to 30 mL (10 to 20 g lactulose) daily; may increase to 60 mL/day.
Older Children and Adolescents: 40 to 90 mL/day in divided doses to produce 2 to 3 soft stools/day
Infants: 2.5 to 10 mL/day in divided doses to produce 2 to 3 soft stools/day
Schedule of Lactitol
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Storage Requirements for Lactitol
Store at room temperature (below 86?F). Do not freeze.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Lactitol
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Effects of Overdose of Lactitol
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Ispaghula Husk

About Ispaghula Husk
Bulk forming agent, Laxative
Mechanism of Action of Ispaghula Husk
Absorbs water in the GI tract to form a mucilaginous mass which increases the volume of faeces and hence promotes peristalsis
Pharmacokinets of Ispaghula Husk
Absorption: Absorbed after oral administration
Metabolism: Metabolised in the colon
Onset of Action for Ispaghula Husk
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Duration of Action for Ispaghula Husk
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Half Life of Ispaghula Husk
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Side Effects of Ispaghula Husk
1.Hypersensitivity reactions
2.Temporary increase of flatulence and abdominal distension
Contra-indications of Ispaghula Husk
1.Intestinal obstruction
2.Colonic atony
Special Precautions while taking Ispaghula Husk
1.Intestinal or oesophageal obstruction
2.Faecal impaction
Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Ispaghula Husk
1.Constipation
2.Haemorrhoids
3.Mild to moderate hypercholesterolaemia
Interactions for Ispaghula Husk
May delay or reduce GI absorption of the cardiac glycosides, coumarin derivatives, lithium, vitamin (e.g. vitamin B12) and minerals (e.g. calcium, iron or zinc), carbamazepine
Typical Dosage for Ispaghula Husk
Constipation: 3.5 g, taken 1-3 times daily. To be taken immediately after mixing in 150 ml of water or fruit juice
Haemorrhoids: 3.5 g, taken 1-3 times daily. To be taken immediately after mixing in 150 ml of water or fruit juice
Mild to moderate hypercholesterolaemia: As an adjunct to lipid-lowering diet: 7 g daily
Schedule of Ispaghula Husk
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Storage Requirements for Ispaghula Husk
Store below 40 degree celcius in a well closed container. Protect from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Ispaghula Husk
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Effects of Overdose of Ispaghula Husk
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