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Brand Names:
Cephulac
Drug Type:
Oligosaccharides
Lactulose
Overview
Lactulose is helpful in restoring the GI flora in birds with liver damage, reducing toxins in their system, and beneficial as a prebiotic and laxative. It may also be an effective appetite stimulant in some birds.
Drug Form
Lactulose comes available as a suspension (667 mg/mL) to be given orally.
Dosage
0.3 ml/kg
Side Effects
Diarrhea
Drug Interactions
L-Glutamine:The therapeutic efficacy of Lactulose can be decreased when used in combination with L-Glutamine.
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