Bebium Syrup (Lactulose Concentrate)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is used for chronic constipation, constipation in infants and children, and constipation that occurs after childbirth.

Dosage

In cases of chronic constipation, it is administered before breakfast. Adults typically take 15-30mL orally before breakfast for the first 2-3 days and then continue with 10-15mL daily thereafter. In severe cases, up to 45mL may be taken.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken in cases of inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal obstruction, or unexplained abdominal pain. Additionally, individuals with a genetic issue that prevents lactose breakdown or with hypersensitivity to this medication should avoid taking it. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children, should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. It is also important for elderly patients, those with diabetes, and patients with fluid and electrolyte imbalances to consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. This medication may interact with some drugs, so if you are taking acarbose, antibiotics, diuretics, cardiac glycosides, or antacids, you should definitely consult with a health professional. If constipation does not improve after one week of use or if there is a sudden change in bowel habits, you should immediately stop taking the medication and consult a healthcare professional. In case of overdose, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, or electrolyte loss may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, stop taking the medication and seek treatment immediately. Long-term or excessive use may lead to a dependency of normal bowel function on the medication, so caution is necessary. If loose stools or diarrhea occur, it is advisable to reduce or stop the dosage. Gastrointestinal discomfort may occur, so symptoms such as belching, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting should be monitored closely. Patients taking this medication who are to undergo a colonoscopy should ensure thorough bowel cleansing as intestinal hydrogen gas may increase the risk of explosion. Long-term use may result in electrolyte imbalances, so regular monitoring is necessary. Prolonged use in children may increase the risk of dental caries, so attention to oral hygiene is important. Pregnant and lactating women should always consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication to confirm its safety.

Side effects

Belching, crampy abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting

Interactions

This medication should be taken with caution if used in conjunction with acarbose and other alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, broad-spectrum antibiotics, diuretics, corticosteroids, amphotericin B, cardiac glycosides, and antacids.

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