Lactose
Drug #2299
Lactose is a disaccharide obtained from the whey of milk. It may exist in a number of distinct forms depending upon the crystallisation and drying processes employed
Primary Characteristics
Molecular Weight: 324.3 · Solubility in Water: soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Lactose.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Lactose is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Lactose is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, distension, Flatulence.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Drug Classification
- 1.17.6 — Laxatives