Sign Out
Recommended Doses: Constipation: Adults: 10-20 g (15-30 mL) daily; may increase to 40 g (60 mL) daily if necessary.
Portal systemic encephalopathy, acute treatment: Adults: 20-30 g (30-45 mL) every 1 hour to induce rapid laxation; reduce to 20-30 g (30-45 mL) 3-4 times daily after laxation is achieved titrate to produce 2-3 soft stools/day.
Portal systemic encephalopathy, prevention: Infants: 1.7-6.7 g/day (2.5-10 mL/day) in divided doses; adjust dosage to produce 2-3 stools/day.
Children: 26.7-60 g/day (40-90 mL/day) in divided doses; adjust dosage to produce 2-3 stools/day.
Adults: 20-30 g (30-45 mL) 3-4 times daily; adjust dose every 1-2 days to produce 2-3 soft stools/day.
Mode of Administration: Oral solution: May mix with fruit juice, water or milk.
Continue with Google