This article describes Enulose’s dosage and strength and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Enulose. To learn more about Enulose, talk with your doctor.
Enulose is a branded-generic medication. It’s available in a generic version called lactulose. Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active drugs. But branded-generic drugs are given a trade name by the manufacturer.
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Form and strength of Enulose
Enulose comes as follows:
- Form: oral solution, which you’ll take by swallowing
- Strength: 10 grams per 15 milliliters (g/mL)
Dosage of Enulose
This article describes the recommended dosage for Enulose. The drugmaker provides these dosages.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Enulose without your doctor’s recommendation.
Usual recommended dosage of Enulose in adults
Usually, doctors prescribe a dosage of Enulose that they may adjust over time until they find the dosage that works best for you.
The typical dosage for treating or preventing hepatic encephalopathy (a brain condition caused by liver disease) in adults is as follows:
- Dose: 30 to 45 mL, which contains 20 to 30 g of Enulose
- Frequency: three to four times per day
Dosages of Enulose in children
Doctors may prescribe Enulose for children. There isn’t a lot of information about using it children. But the recommended daily dosage is listed below.
| Age range | Daily dosage | Frequency |
| infants | 2.5 to 10 mL per day, which contains 1.6 to 6.6 g of Enulose | the total daily dosage is divided into small doses given 3 to 4 times per day |
| children and adolescents | 40 to 90 mL per day, which contains 26.6 to 60 g of Enulose | the total daily dosage is divided into small doses given 3 to 4 times per day |
Dosage adjustments for Enulose
Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of Enulose based on several factors. These include:
- how severe your condition is
- your age
- how your body responds to the medication
- if you’re having side effects
Missed dose of Enulose
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of Enulose. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.
For tips on how to plan your doses of Enulose and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:
- downloading a reminder app on your phone
- setting an alarm
- putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Enulose and its dosage.
Can Enulose be used for constipation?
Possibly. Enulose is only approved to treat or prevent hepatic encephalopathy, a brain condition caused by liver disease.
But its active ingredient, lactulose, helps treat constipation. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) For this reason, doctors may, in some cases, prescribe Enulose off-label for constipation. With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than what it’s approved for.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to learn more about medications for constipation.
Is Enulose taken long term?
Yes, doctors may prescribe Enulose as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.
If you have questions about how long you should take Enulose, talk with your doctor.
How Enulose is taken
You’ll swallow the prescribed amount of Enulose three to four times per day. You can take it with or without food.
Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.
Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking Enulose. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication or if you have questions about how to take it. They can offer recommendations about taking it.
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