Lacasil (10g/15ml) 120ml Syrup

Lactitol is an osmotic laxative - it exerts its pharmacologic effect by creating a hyperosmotic environment within the small intestine. The osmotic effect generated by lactitol draws water into the small intestine, which loosens stools and ultimately facilitates bowel movements.

Laxative

Used to treat:

• chronic idiopathic constipation
• hepatic encephalopathy

To be used as per doctor's prescription

Overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, or symptoms of low blood potassium or low blood sodium (confusion, weakness, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling). Seek immediate medical help in case of overdose

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

To be taken as per doctor's prescription

Contraindicated in case of:

• allergy to the constituents
• gastrointestinal obstruction

Common side effects include:

• diarrhea
• vomiting or nausea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence

Your healthcare provider needs to know if you have any of these conditions:

• pregnancy
• breast-feeding
• other medical conditions
• diabetes (as it increases blood sugar levels)

This medication may interact with these drugs:

• aluminium hydroxide
• calcium carbonate
• sodium citrate / bicarbonate

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, light and children

No

Measure the dose using a measuring cup