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	<li>Elderly or debilitated patients receiving long-term treatment with lactitol should have their serum electrolytes monitored regularly.</li>
	<li>As for all laxatives, pre-existing fluid or electrolyte imbalance should be corrected before starting treatment with lactitol.</li>
	<li>Following treatment of Lactitol, hydrogen may accumulate in the bowel. Patients who need to undergo electrocauterisation procedure should therefore have a thorough bowel cleansing with a non-fermentable solution.</li>
	<li>Lactitol is not recommended in case s of ileostomy or colostomy.</li>
	<li>Prolonged use of laxatives without interruption should be avoided.</li>
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