.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A06A_DrugsForConstipation.A06AD11_Lactulose.Lactulose .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A06A_DrugsForConstipation.A06AD11_Lactulose.Lactulose| name: | Lactulose |
| ATC code: | A06AD11 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide used primarily as an osmotic laxative in the treatment of chronic constipation and as an adjunct in treating hepatic encephalopathy by reducing absorption of ammonia in the colon. Lactulose is approved and widely used today for these indications.
Pharmacokinetic parameters estimated for healthy adult volunteers after single oral administration, as published clinical PK studies are limited for lactulose due to its minimal systemic absorption.
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