<p>Lactitol can be mixed with hot or cold beverages, puddings etc. Dosage will require adjustment to obtaine one daily bowel movement in constipated patients and two daily bowel movements in patients with portal systemic encephalopathy.<br />
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<strong>In constipation</strong>: In adult: The initial daily dosage should be 20 g taken in a single dose with the morning or evening meal. After a few days, a daily dose of 10 g may be sufficient.<br />
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Children: The mean dosage is 0.25 g/kg body weight daily.</p>

<ul>
	<li>1 to 6 years: 2.5 to 5 gm</li>
	<li>6 to 12 years: 5 to 10 gm</li>
	<li>12 to 16 years: 10 to 20 gm</li>
</ul>

<p>The effect of lactitol has been found mostly to occur within a few hours after intake. But in some cases the first laxative response may be delayed until the second or third day of administration. Therefore patients should be advised to maintain an adequate daily fluid intake.<br />
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<strong>In portal systemic encephalopathy</strong>: The dose should be adjusted according to the severity of the patient&rsquo;s disease and their individual response. The initial recommended dose is 0.5 to 0.7 gm/kg body weight daily, divided into three daily doses with meals.</p>