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    Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It is administered orally for constipation, and...
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    typically involves supportive care and addressing the triggers of the event. Lactulose is frequently used to decrease ammonia levels. Certain antibiotics (such...
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    glycerin suppositories (Hallens), sorbitol, lactulose, and polyethylene glycol (PEG - Colyte, MiraLax) Lactulose works by the osmotic effect, which retains...
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  • argument is true if glucose is the substrate. Lactulose is a carbohydrate that is not absorbed by humans. Lactulose is well known to measure oro-cecal transit...
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  • Gentiobiose (amygdalose) Isomaltose Isomaltulose Kojibiose Lactose (milk sugar) Lactulose Laminaribiose Maltose (malt sugar - cereal) 2α-Mannobiose 3α-Mannobiose...
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    protein from the colon prior to its digestion to ammonia, achieved by lactulose administration for frequent (3-4 per day) bowel movements. Medication-induced...
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    in alkaline solution to lactulose, and catalytically hydrogenated to the corresponding polyhydric alcohol, lactitol. Lactulose is a commercial product...
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    than, other available treatments for hepatic encephalopathy (such as lactulose), is better tolerated, and may work faster. It prevents reoccurring encephalopathy...
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  • fructose intolerance, fructose malabsorption, lactose intolerance and lactulose intolerance. The presence of Helicobacter pylori (in peptic ulcer disease)...
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  • 2002). "Lower frequency of MMC is found in IBS subjects with abnormal lactulose breath test, suggesting bacterial overgrowth". Digestive Diseases and...
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