Lace
Lace Products are primarily used for
Constipation, Hepatic encephalopathy
About Lace Products
Uses of Lace Products
Lactulose is used in constipation and Hepatic encephalopathy. It may also be used to treat and prevent complications of liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy).
Lace Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lace are Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Flatulence.
How Lace Products work
Lactulose works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.
Patient Concerns about Lace Products
Frequently asked questions about Lace Products
Frequently asked questions about Lactulose
Q. How long does it take for Lace Suspension to work?
It takes about 2-3 days to see the benefits of the treatment. Talk to your doctor if you feel constipated even after 3 days of taking Lace Suspension.
Q. What is Lace Suspension used for?
Lace Suspension is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy which is a serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness.
Q. Is Lace Suspension a laxative?
Yes, Lace Suspension is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.
Q. What are the side effects of taking Lace Suspension?
Lace Suspension very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to a high dose. In such cases, the dose should be reduced. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.
Q. Is it okay to take Lace Suspension every day?
You should take Lace Suspension for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be up to a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, even several months.
Q. Who should not be given Lace Suspension?
Lace Suspension should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where the body cannot process galactose.
Q. Can I take other laxatives along with Lace Suspension?
Usually, one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need more, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Lace Suspension. The risk of side effects is more with two laxatives.
Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Lace Suspension?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Lace Suspension may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.
Q. How should Lace Suspension be taken?
You should take the prescribed amount in the measuring cup or spoon that is provided with the medicine. You can take it with water or fruit juice if you find it very sweet. Drink plenty of water for better results. Swallow it as soon as you keep it in mouth to prevent tooth decay which can occur if you take it for a longer time.
Products for Lace
Lace Suspension
bottle of 100 ml Suspension
MRP
₹95
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