Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Lactitol

Generic name
Lactitol
Brand name
ATC Code
A06AD12

Pharmacokinetics in children

The laxative effect occurs after a few hours. It may however take several days before the desired effect is achieved.
Lactitol is not absorbed or hardly absorbed in the small intestine; its effect occurs in the colon.
 

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Constipation
  • Oral
    • 1 year up to 6 years
      • 0.5 - 1 g/kg/day in 2 - 3 doses.
      • Directions for administration:

        Preferably to be taken before a meal.

      • Adjust the dosage to the patient’s needs.

    • 6 years up to 12 years
      • 10 - 30 g/day in 2 - 3 doses.
      • Directions for administration:

        Preferably to be taken before a meal.

      • Adjust the dosage to the patient’s needs.

    • 12 years up to 18 years
      • 20 - 60 g/day in 2 - 3 doses.
      • Duration of treatment:

        Adjust the dosage to the patient’s needs.

      • Directions for administration:

        Preferably to be taken before a meal.

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

GFR ≥10 ml/min/1.73m2: Dose adjustment not required.

GFR <10 ml/min/1.73m2: A general recommendation on dose adjustment cannot be provided.

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Side effects

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Contra-indications in children

Breast-fed infants and infants with autosomal recessive hereditary fructose intolerance.

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Warnings & precautions

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Interactions

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References

  1. Rademaker C.M.A. et al, Geneesmiddelen-Formularium voor Kinderen, 2007
  2. Aziende Chimiche Riunite Angelini Francesco S.p.A.. , SPC Importal 23-11-2011, www.cbg-meb.nl
  3. Aziende Chimiche Riunite Angelini Francesco S.p.A.., SPC Importal 23-11-2011, www.cbg-meb.nl

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