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Generlac is used to treat and prevent complications of liver disease.
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Cephulac, Lactulose, Enulose, R-O-Lactulose, Calulose, Cholac
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generlac
Cephulac, Lactulose, Enulose, R-O-Lactulose, Calulose, Cholac
Uses
Generlac is used to treat and prevent complications of liver disease.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
- Avoid freezing.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include stomach cramps and diarrhea.
How To Use
- Generlac may be taken by mouth, or may be given rectally.
- To improve the taste, the oral dose may be mixed in a glass of fruit juice, water or milk.
- Take Generlac as prescribed.
Side Effects
- Generlac may cause gas, belching or stomach cramps.
- If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Generlac must be used cautiously in children and the elderly.
- If diarrhea results, notify your doctor.
- A dosage adjustment may be necessary.
- Do not take any laxative medications while taking Generlac as the additional laxative effect may increase risk of developing diarrhea which in turn may lead to dehydration.
- Symptoms of dehydration include muscle weakness, muscle cramps and dizziness.
- Generlac contains galactose and lactose.
- Be sure to tell your doctor if you have diabetes.
- Generlac must be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Generlac appears in breast milk.
- Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: antibiotics (e.g., neomycin), antacids.
- Do not use laxatives while taking Generlac.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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