Lactulose

Lactulose

Lactose India has again pioneered the manufacturing of Disaccharide Lactulose, a versatile bulk API. It is a one of a kind plant in the whole of Asia with a capacity to manufacture 2400 MT / Annum. Lactulose is used in the treatment of Constipation, Hepatitis, Encephalopathy, Intestinal Microflora, Dental Care, Diabetes, Chronic Liver Disease & as an effective Prebiotic.

Disaccharide Lactulose (galacto-fructose) is synthesized from lactose (galacto-glucose) by isomerization of glucose to fructose. Each molecule of galactose is linked to a molecule of fructose.

Lactulose reaches the colon unchanged, where the bacteria of the intestines metabolise it, and produce a number of short chain fatty acids. This process initiates a large number of effects in the gastrointestinal tract:

• Laxative-osmotic
• Ammoniac binding
• Pre-biotic

ADVANTAGES OF LACTULOSE:-

• Maintains the healthy good bacteria in the colon.
• It is non-toxic and non-habit forming.
• It does not develop a tolerance so no need for increase in dosage,
• Can be safely used by and recommended to:
  1. Pregnant women
  2. Elderly Patients
  3. Nursing mothers
  4. Children
  5. Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
  6. Post Surgical Patients

The scientific and clinical trials with Lactulose have regarded it as a Prebiotic – Health Ingredient and since it is made from natural milk sugar, it is regarded as quiet safe in use of all the food items.