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Kristalose is indicated for the treatment of constipation. In patients with a history of chronic constipation, lactulose therapy increases the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days on which bowel movements occur.
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Patients Prefer Kristalose1
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Once-daily powder
dosing |
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Virtually tasteless
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Palatable—not thick
or sticky |
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No need to take with
food |
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Powder Form of Lactulose |
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Dissolves quickly in
just 4oz of water
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The only powder
available by
prescription |
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Lactulose has been
FDA approved for
over 40 years |
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Portable & Convenient |
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Portable,
pre-measured powder
packets |
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No bulky or heavy
bottles to carry
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Well Tolerated & Effective
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No negative
pregnancy test or
concomitant use of
contraception
required |
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Less than 1.5
calories per 10g
dose |
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Usually works within 24–48 hours |
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Contraindications
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KRISTALOSE®
is contraindicated in patients who require a low-galactose diet and should be used with caution in diabetics.
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Refrences
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1. Barish CF, Voss B, Kaelin B. Comparison of preference and safety of powder and liquid lactulose in adult patients with chronic Constipation. Clin Exper Gastroenternol. 2010 3:153-158.
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2. Data on File, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc..
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3. Kristalose (Package Insert). Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. July 2018
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Please see Important Safety Information on back
and full Prescribing Information attached |
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DOSING CONVERSIONS2
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10 g |
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packet of Kristalose |
is equivalent to 15 mL
(1 tbsp or 3 tsp)
of liquid
lactulose |
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20 g |
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packet of Kristalose |
is equivalent to 30 mL
(2 tbsp or 6 tsp)
of liquid
lactulose |
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Doctors are saying . . .
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The most common concern I get during post-op is that the patient
is constipated. Now, Kristalose is a part of my post-op regimen
scripts, it’s safe and
effective 
CHARLOTTE A. HODGES, MD/MBA, FASMBS
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I am surprised at the number of people that have chronic
constipation and don’t even realize it.
Kristalose has really
worked for this patient type.
CHARLOTTE A. HODGES, MD/MBA, FASMBS
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By the time they get to me, patients have already tried everything
over the counter for constipation, and
they want something
different that works. That’s where Kristalose comes in.
ANNETTE E WHITNEY, M.D.
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I have great compliance with Kristalose, its tasteless.
It really works
EFREN G. RODRIGUEZ, M.D., F.A.A.P.
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Adults are complaining about the taste of Lactulose in my practice . . .
the easier to take the medication, the better the compliance,
the more effective the
treatment is.
LUIS GONZALEZ, M.D.
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| Indication |
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KRISTALOSE®
is indicated for the treatment of constipation. In patients with a history of chronic constipation, lactulose therapy increases the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days on which bowel movements occur.
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Important Safety
Information
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KRISTALOSE®
is contraindicated in patients who require a low-galactose diet and should be used with caution in diabetics.
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| Adverse Reactions
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Initial dosing may produce flatulence and intestinal cramps, which are usually transient. Excessive
dosage can lead to diarrhea with potential complications, such as loss of fluids, hypokalemia, and
hypernatremia. Nausea and vomiting have been reported.
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| Please see Important Safety Information on back
and full Prescribing Information attached |
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