Medical Definition of Lactulose
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A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders.
Pharmacological action: cathartic, gastrointestinal agents.
Chemical name: D-Fructose, 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lactulose
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