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LACTULOSE

\lˈaktjʊlˌə͡ʊz], \lˈaktjʊlˌə‍ʊz], \l_ˈa_k_t_j_ʊ_l_ˌəʊ_z]\

Definitions of LACTULOSE

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A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887)

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