Generlac: Uses, indications and precautions when using

This is an automatically translated article.

Constipation for too long causes the body to stagnate a lot of waste, especially in patients with cirrhosis, this condition can lead to very dangerous liver brain complications. At that time, the doctor will prescribe the patient to use lactulose, a laxative with the trade name Generlac. So what does Generlac do?

1. What does Generlac do?

Generlac has the active ingredient lactulose, which is used by mouth or rectally to treat or prevent liver and brain complications of cirrhosis. Generlac drug is not a specific treatment drug, but it can help patients improve constipation symptoms and help patients regain consciousness, avoiding hepatic coma. Lactulose (the active ingredient of Generlac) has an acidifying (acidifying) effect on the colon (colon), reducing the amount of ammonia in the blood. The essence of lactulose is an artificial sugar solution.

2. How to use Generlac

If Generlac is used by mouth to prevent hepatic encephalopathy, take it regularly, 3-4 times a day or as directed by your doctor. To improve the taste, the patient can dissolve the Generlac drug solution into fruit juice, filtered water, milk... The goal of Generlac treatment is that the patient has to pass soft stools 2-3 times per day. .
Dosage of Generlac drug depends on the patient's health status and response to the drug (the number of times and the number of soft stools passed per day). If you are taking Generlac by mouth to treat constipation, take it as often as once a day or as directed by your doctor.
Generlac can be used rectally as a laxative for hepatic encephalopathy. At that time, the patient should mix the recommended amount of lactulose with 700ml of water. Then, insert the mixture into the rectum and keep it for about 30-60 minutes as directed by your doctor. If the time in the rectum is less than 30 minutes, repeat the same dose unless otherwise directed.
Using Generlac regularly helps patients get the best treatment effect. When Generlac is administered rectally in hepatic encephalopathy, the patient's consciousness can rapidly improve in as little as 2 hours. However, for oral administration, the effective time of Generlac can be up to 24-48 hours.
If Generlac is used to treat constipation, it may take up to 48 hours for you to have a bowel movement.

3. Generlac side effects

Patients may experience side effects when taking Generlac such as flatulence, bloating, belching, stomach rumbling or pain, nausea and gastrointestinal cramps. If any of the side effects of Generlac persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Some unwanted but serious and uncommon side effects of Generlac include:
Diarrhea ; Vomiting; Muscle spasticity or weakness; Irregular heartbeat; Mental/mood changes; Convulsions . Serious allergic reactions to Generlac are very rare with symptoms including: rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, dizziness, trouble breathing.

4. Generlac side effects precautions

Before using Generlac, please inform your doctor about any history of drug allergy such as lactulose allergy or any other allergic condition. Generlac should not be used if the patient has certain medical history. Therefore, before using Generlac, patients should consult their doctor or pharmacist if they have problems such as: low galactose diet (diet with little or no dairy products). ), certain bowel problems (intestinal obstruction).
Before using Generlac, please tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially: diabetes. Patients should not take any laxatives while using Generlac. Regular use or abuse of laxatives such as Generlac can cause severe dehydration, which is especially common in children or the elderly. Contact a physician immediately if patient develops one of the symptoms of dehydration such as: muscle weakness, muscle cramps, dizziness.
Before having surgery or other procedures, tell the surgeon if you are taking Generlac. Besides, Generlac contains many different sugars. If you have diabetes, Generlac may affect your blood sugar. So check your blood sugar as often as directed and share the results with your doctor during your treatment with Generlac. The doctor may need to adjust the patient's diabetes control medications, exercise program, or diet.
During pregnancy, Generlac should be used only when clearly needed after discussing the risks and benefits with your doctor. Lactulose's ability to pass into breast milk is unknown, so consult your doctor before giving Generlac to a nursing mother.

5. Generlac drug interactions

Healthcare professionals such as doctors or pharmacists may already be aware of any possible drug interactions with Generlac and plan to monitor the patient long-term. Patients should note that do not arbitrarily use, stop or change the dosage of any medicine used together with Generlac without consulting a doctor..
Before using Generlac, please discuss with the patient. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all herbal, prescription and over-the-counter products you are or may be taking, especially: antacids containing aluminum and/or magnesium, laxatives other.
If you are using Generlac to treat and prevent hepatic encephalopathy, your doctor may instruct you to follow a low-protein diet. Patients need to follow the nutritional guidelines recommended by their doctor or dietitian during treatment with Generlac.
If the patient has been using Generlac medicinal products for a long time, laboratory tests or medical examinations (such as electrolyte levels in the body) should be performed periodically to monitor the progress of the drug. disease progression and detection of side effects. Generlac has the active ingredient lactulose, which is used by mouth or rectally to treat or prevent liver and brain complications of cirrhosis. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take medicine according to prescription or follow the instructions of a doctor or pharmacist.

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.

Reference source: webmd.com