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    • LACTULOSE (Generic for KRISTALOSE)

LACTULOSE (LAK tyoo lose) treats constipation. It works by increasing the amount of water your intestine absorbs. This softens the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It also increases pressure, which prompts the muscles in your intestines to move stool. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.


LACTULOSE (Generic for KRISTALOSE) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Lidocaine 5%, Transdermal patch - 24 Hour

    Interaction: Cannabis
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of your medication may be altered if used with cannabis.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use during lidocaine treatment due to decreased exposure of lidocaine which may alter its efficacy. Cannabis use induces CYP1A2 and lidocaine is a CYP1A2 substrate. The induction potential of cannabis is greatest with chronic inhalation. Other routes of administration or sporadic use may have less of an effect.

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