Indications

Constipation. Hepatic encephalopathy.

Dosage Constipation: Adults: Initially 15 mL twice daily. Children: Under 1 yr, 2.5 mL; 1-4 yr, 5 mL; 5-10 yr, 10 mL. All twice daily. Encephalopathy: Adults: Initially 30-50 mL three times daily; adjust dose to produce 2 or 3 soft stools daily. Children: Not recommended.

Advice to Patient Take with meals or dilute with juice, milk or water to reduce sweet taste. Contact prescriber if severe diarrhoea or abdominal cramping occurs. Diarrhea may indicate overdose. Do not take other laxatives during therapy. Do not use if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present. Increase fiber and fluid intake and exercise regularly to reduce constipation. Diabetic patients should check blood glucose level often and report hyperglycemia.