noun
- A synthetic sugar used as a laxative to treat constipation and to reduce ammonia levels in patients with liver disease.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; typically used in medicine and healthcare contexts
Examples
- The doctor prescribed lactulose to help relieve the patient's constipation.
- Lactulose works by drawing water into the intestines to soften stool.
- Patients with hepatic encephalopathy may be given lactulose to lower blood ammonia levels.
- The pharmacist explained that lactulose is a non-absorbed disaccharide.
- She took lactulose daily as part of her treatment plan for liver disease.