Indication of Genlac:
Used to treat constipation. Also used in the treatment of a specific disorder of brain function (called portal systemic encephalopathy - PSE) caused by many different types of liver disease.
Action of Genlac:
Actilax is taken orally and reaches the large bowel without being absorbed into the bloodstream. Here, it is degraded by the normal bacteria found in the bowel, and this changes the pH, making it more acidic. This has two effects: one is to increase the amount of water in the bowel, which makes the stools softer and allows defecation to occur. The other is to remove harmful ammonia from the system and expel it in faeces, preventing the brain from being exposed to it as happens in PSE.
Dose Advice of Genlac:
Chronic constipation: The dose depends on the severity of the constipation, and is different for adults and children.Adults: -begin with initial dose of 15-30ml once a day-the maximum dose is 45ml daily-after three days a maintenance dose of 10-25ml daily should be commencedChildren: Actilax should only be used in children under medical supervision: Initial doses: -7-14 yrs: 15ml-1-6 yrs: 10ml-
