Lactulose
Uses
Lactulose is used in the treatment of relieve of constipation.
How it Works
Lactulose is known as a type of sugar. Lactulose is broken down in the large intestine into mild acids which then work by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Lactulose include the symptoms below;
Dehydration,
Gaseous distention,
Belching
Ispaghula
Uses
Ispaghula is used for the treatment for constipation, it is also used for the treatment of Swollen vein in the anus region, Pregnancy-associated constipation, Inflammatory bowel syndrome, Small tears in the tissue that lines the anus and Muscle spasms in the colon.
How it Works
Ispaghula absorbs water and fiber in the intestine which makes the stool soft and bulky, and allows it to be passed easily.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Ispaghula can include the symptoms below;
Intestinal obstruction,
Excessive intestinal gas formation,
Bloating,
Abdominal discomfort,
Flatulence