Capreomycin Injection and Kristalose

• Generic Name: capreomycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capastat Sulfate

Capreomycin injection is used together with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB) in patients who have received other medicines that did not work well. Capreomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Capreomycin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: lactulose
• Dosage Forms: powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Constulose, Kristalose, Duphalac, Enulose, Generlac, Chronulac, Cephulac, Constilac, Cholac, Evalose, Heptalac

Kristalose is a type of sugar. It is broken down in the large intestine into mild acids that draw water into the colon, which helps soften the stools.

Kristalose is used to treat chronic constipation.

Kristalose is sometimes used to treat or prevent certain conditions of the brain that are caused by liver failure, which can lead to confusion, problems with memory or thinking, behavior changes, tremors, feeling irritable, sleep problems, loss of coordination, and loss of consciousness.

Kristalose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.