Can children use lactulose oral solution?
Disease description:
My child is slightly constipated, and a friend suggested treating it with lactulose oral solution. I would like to ask whether lactulose oral solution is suitable for children.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Lactulose oral solution can be used in children. Since lactulose oral solution helps protect the gastrointestinal tract and promotes bowel movements or treats hepatic encephalopathy, it is highly suitable for managing constipation, gastrointestinal dysfunction, or hepatic encephalopathy in pediatric patients. However, children should only use this medication under the guidance of a physician and must not take it arbitrarily.
