Hepatic encephalopathy

Active Ingredient: Lactitol

Indication for Lactitol

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Lactitol is indicated for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

0.5-0.7 g/kg divided into 3 doses

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

0.5 - 0.7 g per kg of body weight

Dosage regimen

From 0.167 To 0.233 g per kg of body weight 3 time(s) per day every day

0.4-0.8 g / kg divided into 4-6 doses per day

Route of admnistration

Rectal

Defined daily dose

0.4 - 0.8 g per kg of body weight

Dosage regimen

From 0.1 To 0.2 g per kg of body weight 4 time(s) per day every day

Active ingredient

Lactitol

Lactitol is a sugar alcohol used as a replacement bulk sweetener for low calorie foods with approximately 40% of the sweetness of sugar. Lactitol also promotes colon health as a prebiotic. Lactitol is a laxative and is used to prevent or treat constipation.

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