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Constipation Relief (Chemists' Own) TM
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Active ingredients: lactulose
Pack: Constipation Relief (Chemists' Own) 667 mg/mL oral liquid, 500 mL, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CHEMIST’S OWN CONSTIPATION RELIEF SYRUP lactulose 667 mg/mL oral liquid bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of acute, and prevention and treatment of chronic portal-systemic encephalopathy (PSE), including the stages of hepatic pre-coma and coma.,Treatment of chronic and habitual constipation.,Where a soft stool is considered of medical benefit (haemorrhoids, post-colonic/anal surgery).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid
- Oral
- Clear, colourless to brownish-yellow, viscous liquid.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 500 mL pack
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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