Duphalac is a laxative in which the active ingredient is lactulose.
Laxative actively stimulates intestinal motility, has a hyperosmotic effect, removes ammonium s alts. This means that, in addition to the main purpose, the drug improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and does not help one-time.
Duphalac drug: analogues
There are several analogues of the drug from other manufacturers:
- Lactulose syrup. Available in a 150 ml glass bottle.
- Normaze syrup.
- Goodluck syrup.
- Portalak syrup.
- Romfalak syrup.
All these drugs are based on lactulose. The differences are only in the concentration of this component. Thus, you can choose the analogs listed above instead of Dufalac, while the effectiveness will be the same.
Indications for use
Duphalac syrup is prescribed whenconstipation, dysbacteriosis, enteritis, the occurrence of putrefactive dyspepsia syndrome, a violation of the physiological rhythm of colon emptying. The remedy can also be taken if surgery is performed.
Taking a laxative
Next, consider how to give "Duphalac". Application is possible both in diluted and undiluted form. The daily dose can be taken at one or more times, for which a measuring cup is used. If you decide to drink the remedy in one go, then choose one time, for example, before breakfast.
The dosage of the drug is determined depending on age. For adults, the initial volume is 15-45 ml, and the maintenance volume is 10-25 ml. The effect can come in a day, as this remedy is not instantaneous. In the event that no changes have occurred within two days, then the dosage or frequency of administration is reviewed.
We have indicated how Duphalac is taken. Analogues are prescribed in a different dosage, since the concentration of the main substance in them is different.
Features of the use of funds for children
Due to its composition, the drug is recommended for children, including infants. But in this case, a doctor's consultation is required, since self-medication can be dangerous. Also, in the first days of taking a laxative, many babies have side effects such as increased gas formation and colic. If the baby initially has this problem, then it is better not to use thismeans. The drug "Duphalac" acts after a few hours, but this does not always happen. As mentioned above, the effect is achieved within two days.
Dose of drug for children
Regardless of what you decide to take - the drug "Duphalac", the analogues listed above - the dosage for children is prescribed by the doctor. For infants, the initial dosage may be 0.5 ml, gradually increased to 2.5 ml. Children from 1 to 5 years of age take 5 ml 1 or 2 times a day. Children from 5 to 10 years old are allowed to take the laxative "Duphalac" 10 ml twice a day.
In conclusion, we note the fact that self-medication is not worth it. Of course, initially it is necessary to eliminate unpleasant symptoms, but if the problem is malnutrition, then it is advisable to correct this defect. Gradually, the work of the digestive tract will improve, and the need for drugs will disappear.
