Bowlease Syrup
About Bowlease Syrup
Bowlease Syrup is a synthetic sugar used for the treatment of chronic constipation. It gets broken down in the colon into mild acids that pull water from the body and release it into the colon. Bowlease Syrup is also used to prevent or treat certain brain conditions that are caused by liver failure, which can lead to confusion, problems, tremors, behaviour changes, feeling irritable, loss of coordination, sleep problems and loss of consciousness.
You should not use Bowlease Syrup if you are on a special diet low in galactose. To make sure you can safely take this medicine, tell your doctor if you have other medical conditions, especially diabetes or if you need to have a colonoscopy. Possible side effects of this drug are bloating, gas, stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting.
Lactulose comes as liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day for treatment of constipation and three or four times a day for liver disease. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine should be taken at each dose.
What are the uses of Bowlease Syrup
What are the contraindications of Bowlease Syrup ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Bowlease Syrup ?
Belching
Key highlights of Bowlease Syrup
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women should consult doctor before using Bowlease Syrup.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Breastfeeding women are advised not to consume this medication. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What are the substitutes for Bowlease Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Bowlease Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Sacrulose Syrup
Radicura Pharma pvt ltd
- Inluse Syrup
Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medication, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
Bowlease Syrup is taken either orally or rectally to treat problems like constipations and hepatic encephalopathy. When used as a laxative, it helps in softening stools by breaking down in the colon and extracting water into the colon. Bowlease Syrup decreases ammonia in the blood by drawing it into the colon and removing it from the body.
What are the interactions of Bowlease Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This medication interacts with Ketoconazole, Azithromycin, Aluminium Hydroxide, Dexamethasone, Senna.Interaction with Disease
Disease
This medication interacts with diabetes.
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