Comparison of preference and safety of powder and liquid lactulose in adult patients with chronic constipation
Author(s) -
Charles F. Barish,
Voss Voss
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
clinical and experimental gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.113
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-7023
DOI - 10.2147/ceg.s13568
Subject(s) - lactulose , medicine , constipation , adverse effect , laxative , clinical trial , tolerability , crossover study , alternative medicine , pathology , placebo
Chronic constipation is an important clinical condition which can result in serious discomfort and even require hospitalization. Powder and liquid lactulose are designated as clinically equivalent for the treatment of constipation, but there are significant differences in the taste, consistency, and portability of the products, which may affect patient compliance and therefore clinical outcome.
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