– Duphalac syrup is used to treat constipation (infrequent movement of the large intestine, hard, dry stools) and to produce loose stools. For example :
If you have hemorrhoids
If you have had anal surgery or lower bowel surgery

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.
Take your syrup at the same time of day every day. Swallow the medicine quickly and do not keep it in your mouth.
You can take Duphalac syrup undiluted or diluted in some liquid.

Dosage in case of constipation or in case loose stools are considered to be of medical benefit:
The dose can be given once a day, eg. during breakfast or in 2 doses per day. After a few days, the starting dose may be adjusted to the maintenance dose depending on the response to treatment. It takes several (2-3) days of treatment before you see any effect from the treatment.

Starting dose:
Adults and adolescents: 15-45 ml / day. Children (7-14 years): 15 ml / day. Children (1-6 years): 5-10 ml / day. Infants (<1 year): Up to 5 ml / day.
Maintenance dose:
Adults and adolescents: 15-30 ml / day. Children (7-14 years): 10-15 ml / day. Children (1-6 years): 5-10 ml / day. Infants (<1 year): Up to 5 ml / day.

(The use of laxatives in children, infants and babies should be exceptional and under medical supervision, as they may interfere with normal stool-passing reflexes. Do not give Duphalac syrup to children (<14 years) before d ” have consulted your doctor for a prescription and a thorough check-up.)

What Duphalac syrup contains
The active substance in Duphalac syrup is lactulose. Duphalac syrup HDPE vial contains 667 mg of lactulose per 1 ml syrup (as liquid lactulose 667 g / L). Duphalac syrup does not contain excipients