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Currently, Enulose is used to treat patients with complications of liver diseases (hepatic encephalopathy). The use of drugs needs to follow the instructions of the doctor to ensure safety and improve treatment effectiveness.
1. What effect does Enulose have?
Enulose medicine has the active ingredient lactulose, which is used to treat patients with complications of liver diseases (hepatic encephalopathy). While it is unlikely to treat the root cause of the disease, Enulose can significantly improve symptoms.
In addition, in some special cases, Enulose can be used to treat constipation in patients.
2. How to use Enulose?
Proper use will help the drug Enulose maximize its effects and ensure safety for patients. Some problems about the use of Enulose drug need to be noted by patients, including:
Enulose drug is taken orally or can be rectally, combined with distilled water or physiological saline. Taking Enulose rectally has a faster effect than taking it orally. If Enulose is used for liver disease, take it 3-4 times a day. Can be taken with juice, milk or liquid food to improve the taste of the medicine; If Enulose is used for constipation, the recommended dose is once a day.
3. What are the side effects of Enulose?
Besides the ability to treat, using Enulose can lead to unwanted effects. Common side effects of Enulose include: Constipation, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. Tell your doctor right away if while taking Enulose you experience any serious side effects.
In addition, some serious effects can also be experienced when taking Enulose medicine including: Vomiting, muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes, seizures.
Allergic reactions classified as serious with Enulose are very rare, symptoms include: rash, itchy face swelling, itching and/or swelling of the tongue and throat, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Before using Enulose, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: Diabetes. When using Enulose, you need to check your blood sugar regularly.
Do not take any laxatives while using Enulose. Regular use or abuse of laxatives can cause severe dehydration. This is especially common in children or the elderly.
Before surgery or other procedures, inform the surgeon that you are using Enulose, as it may interfere with the surgery.
Thuốc Enulose được sử dụng để điều trị cho bệnh nhân bị biến chứng của các bệnh về gan
4. Possible interactions when taking Enulose
Drug interactions can change the effects and effectiveness or even increase the risk of unwanted effects of Enulose . Therefore, before using Enulose, tell your doctor about all other medicines and products you are using.
Products that may increase the side effects of Enulose include: Antacids containing aluminum and/or magnesium, other laxatives...
5. What are some other notes when using Enulose?
Overuse of Enulose can lead to an overdose with serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting or difficulty breathing. If you have missed a dose of Enulose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. In order for the drug Enulose to remain therapeutically effective and safe, you need to store the medicine in the temperature conditions as directed. To ensure safety and avoid side effects of Enulose, patients should read the instructions carefully before using or follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
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References: webmd.com, medicines.org.uk
