lactulose

noun

lac·tu·lose | \ˈlak-t(y)u̇-ˌlōs,

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Medical Definition of lactulose

: a synthetic disaccharide C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ used as a laxative for chronic constipation and as an acidifier to reduce blood ammonia levels causing neurological symptoms in advanced liver disease

Note: Lactulose is used in solution for oral or rectal administration.

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