Lactomax Dosage/Direction for Use

Constipation: Lactitol Syrup should be administered once daily in the morning or evening (at mealtime). The choice between morning and evening should be left to the patient depending on his or her individual response to the product. The laxative effect usually occurs a few hours after taking Lactitol Syrup. The patient should be told that in some cases laxative action may not begin until 2nd and 3rd day after the initial dose. Patient should be advised to maintain an adequate daily intake of fluid.
Adult patient: The usual recommended dose of Lactitol Syrup is 15 to 30 ml per day.
Pediatric patient: The usual recommended dose of Lactitol Syrup for children between ages from 2 to 6 years old is 10 ml per day. For Children above age of 6 years, the recommended dose is 10to 15 ml per day.
Hepatic Encephalopathy: For the prevention of hepatic encephalopathy the recommended dose of Lactitol Syrup is 30 ml once daily in the evening.
The usual recommended dose for the treatment of acute hepatic encephalopathy is 45 to 90 ml divided into 3 doses along with the main meals.