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Duphalac Syrup: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Duphalac Syrup (Lactulose) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

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Form

TABLET

Strength

10g/15ml

Manufacturer

Abbott Laboratories

Estimated price

Rs. 286.53 - 541.01

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What is Duphalac Syrup used for?

  • Chronic constipation (dilruba kamzori)
  • Occasional constipation (kuch dinon mein dilruba kamzori)
  • Bowel preparation for medical procedures (medical procedures ke liye gut ki tayyarai)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Duphalac Syrup if you are allergic to Lactulose or any component of the medicine
  • Individuals with galactosemia should not use this syrup
  • Patients with intestinal blockages

Duphalac Syrup Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameDuphalac
Generic NameLactulose
Strength10g/15ml
FormSyrup
Drug ClassLaxative
ManufacturerAbbott Laboratories
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 - 400 approx
Packaging150ml bottle

2. What is Duphalac Syrup? (Duphalac Syrup kya hai)

Duphalac Syrup is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various digestive issues. Its active ingredient, Lactulose, helps regulate bowel movements and reduce ammonia levels in the blood. PakVita provides detailed information on Duphalac Syrup's uses, how to take it safely, potential side effects, and important safety notes.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Chronic constipation (dilruba kamzori)
  • Occasional constipation (kuch dinon mein dilruba kamzori)
  • Bowel preparation for medical procedures (medical procedures ke liye gut ki tayyarai)
  • Reducing ammonia levels in patients with liver impairment (liver ka kharab ho gaya hua patient mein ammonia level kam karne ke liye)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Heart failure support (dil kamzor hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals suffering from chronic constipation
  • Patients undergoing bowel preparation for medical procedures
  • People with liver impairment and high ammonia levels

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Lactulose or any component of the medicine
  • Individuals with galactosemia should not use this syrup
  • Patients with intestinal blockages

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Duphalac Syrup if you are allergic to Lactulose or any component of the medicine
  • Individuals with galactosemia should not use this syrup
  • Patients with intestinal blockages

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Mild abdominal cramping, Flatulence, Nausea
  • Severe allergic reactions, Persistent diarrhea leading to dehydration, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines that affect the digestive system
  • Heart medicines

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent diarrhea leading to dehydration
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousLactulose
Alternative brandVariousLactulose

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
150ml bottleRs. 200 - 400 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Duphalac Syrup kis kaam aati hai?

A: Duphalac Syrup doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh chronic constipation, occasional constipation, bowel preparation for medical procedures aur liver impairment mein high ammonia levels ko control karne ke liye use hoti hai.

Q: Duphalac Syrup kitni leni chahiye?

A: Dosage doctor ke plan ke mutabiq hota hai. Adult patients par daily dose 15ml le sakte hain, children ke liye weight-based dose hoti hai.

Q: Pakistan mein Duphalac Syrup ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Duphalac Syrup pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Duphalac Syrup ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-01-03 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Duphalac Syrup kis kaam aati hai?

Duphalac Syrup doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh chronic constipation, occasional constipation, bowel preparation for medical procedures aur liver impairment mein high ammonia levels ko control karne ke liye use hoti hai.

Duphalac Syrup kitni leni chahiye?

Dosage doctor ke plan ke mutabiq hota hai. Adult patients par daily dose 15ml le sakte hain, children ke liye weight-based dose hoti hai.

Pakistan mein Duphalac Syrup ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Duphalac Syrup pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Duphalac Syrup ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.