How much lactulose is safe to take?

claire23 · Jul 4th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Does anyone use lactulose? If so, how often and how much are we allowed to take?

claire23 · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:36 AM

Anyone?

lucky L · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:51 AM

mmmm, not sure?? i know its ok to take as midwife reccommended i take some when i felt like i was gonna explode after not managing to go for a few days, but drinking lots of water n taking dose written on bottle for few days did the trick with me. Maybe ask at chemist or phone midwife??

hondagirl · Jul 4th, 2009, 13:01 PM

yes defo safe to use, had it prescribed by dr.
x

claire23 · Jul 4th, 2009, 13:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hondagirl

yes defo safe to use, had it prescribed by dr.
x

But how much is safe? I had 1 table spoon today, it didn't help me.

tigerstyle07 · Jul 6th, 2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by claire23

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondagirl

yes defo safe to use, had it prescribed by dr.
x

But how much is safe? I had 1 table spoon today, it didn't help me.

HahAHA!! dont keep doing that or you will end up with very bad stomach cramps n be sitting on the toilet for a different reason!

It takes about 2-4 days to get working! Be patient!

Per16 · Jul 6th, 2009, 13:09 PM

I take a few glugs a day, doesnt seem to work for me but I think it makes some difference sometimes! I totally get where you coming from, constipation is not a fun game!

firstprincess · Jul 8th, 2009, 14:31 PM

I got some today, from dr on prescription. He recommended 5ml-10ml twice daily. x

abigail_71 · Jul 8th, 2009, 15:07 PM

I've taken 20ml in one go - but you can have between 3 and 6 5ml teaspoons.

I am sure that its says you can 9 teaspoons in obstinate cases. One 20ml dose did the trick for me...I certainly wouldn't worry about having a couple of tablespoons

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lucky L Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 77	mmmm, not sure?? i know its ok to take as midwife reccommended i take some when i felt like i was gonna explode after not managing to go for a few days, but drinking lots of water n taking dose written on bottle for few days did the trick with me. Maybe ask at chemist or phone midwife??

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hondagirl Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 435	yes defo safe to use, had it prescribed by dr. x

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Per16 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 640	I take a few glugs a day, doesnt seem to work for me but I think it makes some difference sometimes! I totally get where you coming from, constipation is not a fun game!

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abigail_71 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire Posts: 516	I've taken 20ml in one go - but you can have between 3 and 6 5ml teaspoons. I am sure that its says you can 9 teaspoons in obstinate cases. One 20ml dose did the trick for me...I certainly wouldn't worry about having a couple of tablespoons

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