Colonac is a laxative medicine that has the active substance Lactulose.
This oral medication is indicated for individuals who suffer from constipation, since its action hydrates the stool and decreases the concentration of ammonia in the blood, causing the stools to be expelled with greater ease.
Colonac Indications
Constipation; hepatic encephalopathy.
Colonac Price
The Colonac 120 ml bottle costs approximately 18 reais.
Colonac Side Effects
Abdominal cramps; burp; diarrhea; gases; abdominal bloating.
Contraindications of Colonac
Pregnancy risk B; women in the lactation phase; allergy to lactulose; bowel obstruction.
How to use Colonac
Oral use
Adults
- Constipation: Administer 15 to 30 ml per day.
- Hepatic encephalopathy: start with the administration of 60 ml per day, and can reach in severe cases up to 150 ml daily.
Children (Chronic Constipation)
- 1 to 5 years: Administer 5 to 10 ml per day.
- 6 to 12 years: Administer 10 to 15 ml per day.
- Over 12 years of age: Administer 15 to 30 ml per day.