DuphaCare Special Precautions

Do not use if you have abdominal pain or nausea, vomiting.
Consultation of a physician is advised in case of: Painful abdominal symptoms of undetermined cause before the treatment is started; Insufficient therapeutic effect after several days.
With regard to sugar content, the dose normally used to treat constipation should not pose a problem for diabetics. Chronic use of unadjusted doses and misuse can lead to diarrhea and disturbance of the electrolyte balance.
This product contains lactose, galactose and fructose from the route of production. Therefore, patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose or fructose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. Lactulose should be administered with care to patients who are intolerant to lactose. (see Description).
This medicine contains propylene glycol (E1520). Co-administration with any substrate for alcohol dehydrogenase such as ethanol may induce serious adverse effects in neonates.
Effects on ability to drive and use machine: Based on its pharmacological properties, lactulose is likely to have no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Use in Children: Use of laxatives in children should be exceptional and under medical supervision.
It should be taken into account that the defaecation reflex could be disturbed during the treatment.