Dear Pharmacist: I heard you recommend a drug called Lactulose as a laxative, but you said it helped with brain fog too. How can it work at both ends? – J.C., Decatur, Ill. Dear J.C.: It&#821… ...

I heard you recommend a drug called Lactulose as a laxative but you said it helped with brain fog too. How can it work at both ends? --J.C., Decatur, Illinois.

Lactulose oral solution is precribed to treat constipation and a brain problem called portal-systemic encephalopathy, which is a complication of severe liver disease.

Lactulose laxatives are often used for treatment of long-term or chronic constipation. This type takes 48 to 72 hours. Examples of lactulose laxative products include Enulose and Generlac.

July 14, 2010 — Polyethylene glycol (PEG) may be preferred to lactulose for the treatment of chronic constipation, according to the results of a systematic review reported online July 7 in the ...

Osmotic laxatives: Some, such as lactulose, are prescribed by a doctor. You can buy others over the counter. These include milk of magnesia, polyethylene glycol, (Miralax), magnesium citrate, and ...

Lactulose solution prescription and dosage information for physicians and health care professionals. ... when laxative effect has been achieved, reduce dose to recommended daily dose.

Examples include lactulose and polyethylene glycol. Stool softeners: ... Laxatives, while beneficial for short-term relief from constipation, can also have potential side effects.

Home remedies for constipation include laxatives, exercise, or eating more fiber. ... Osmotic laxatives, like milk of magnesia and lactulose, work by drawing water into the colon, ...