Is Lactitol Safe To Take For Stomach Problem?

Posted on Tue, 12 Apr 2016

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Question : Thanks I want to use lactitol monohydrate BP for stomach problem please guide XXXXXXX from XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lactitol can be used for chronic constipation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Lactitol is used for chronic constipation and well tolerated. Usually 2 teaspoons at bed time is a good for relief from constipation.
But try other measures like taking plenty of lain water , fiber rich food like adding lentils , pulses , vegetable salads and whole grain foods. Taking dried prunes and prune juice at bed time is also good. If you have gastritis that should be managed also as gastritis can give rebound constipation. In such case managing gastritis with diet and proton pump inhibitors like esomeprazole helps.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (26 hours later)

What is lain water ?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sorry, its plain water.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome.

Thank you for your follow up.

Sorry its plain water. Better to avoid sweetened beverages and carbonated drinks.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar