Lactitol
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Lactitol |
| Brand Name: | Pizensy |
| Company Owner: | Not Available |
| Mechanism Of Action | Lactitol is an osmotic laxative – it exerts its pharmacologic effect by creating a hyperosmotic environment within the small intestine. The osmotic effect generated by lactitol draws water into the small intestine, which loosens stools and ultimately facilitates bowel movements. |
| Description of the Drug: | Lactitol is an orally administered osmotic laxative used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation. |
| Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12942
