Alternatives to lactulose
1 same-class SPL records vs lactulose - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Enulose, Kristalose
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
lactulose ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#167 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for lactulose: This medicine treats and prevents portal-systemic encephalopathy.
Top FAERS reaction fields for lactulose total 20,475 reports across 10 reactions, set beside polyethylene glycol 3350. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About lactulose
Lactulose is a medicine that helps treat and prevent problems with your brain caused by liver disease. It works by reducing the amount of ammonia in your blood.
Used for: This medicine treats and prevents portal-systemic encephalopathy. This condition can happen when your liver isn't working well. Lactulose helps lower ammonia levels in your blood, which can improve your mental state and brain function.
1 Osmotic Laxative peers (wide set)
Compare lactulose vs polyethylene glycol 3350 side-by-side →
lactulose vs polyethylene glycol 3350 · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Nausea" shows the widest count spread between lactulose and polyethylene glycol 3350 in this extract (2,782-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | lactulose | polyethylene glycol 3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 2,524 | 5,306 |
| Constipation | 2,497 | 5,098 |
| Fall | 2,241 | 2,276 |
| Vomiting | 2,047 | 3,284 |
| Fatigue | 2,027 | 4,564 |
| Death | 1,939 | 2,717 |
| Dyspnoea | 1,910 | 2,703 |
| Diarrhoea | 1,892 | 6,828 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
lactulose FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
lactulose is FAERS corpus rank #167 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 20,475.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does lactulose sit in FAERS report volume vs Osmotic Laxative peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for lactulose: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Enulose SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.