Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose high molecular weight and Duphalac

• Generic Name: dextran, high molecular weight
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose, Hyskon, Macrodex, Gentran 70, Dextran-HM, Dextran 70 6% in 09% Sodium Chloride

High-molecular weight Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose is a plasma volume expander made from natural sources of sugar (glucose). It works by restoring blood plasma lost through severe bleeding. Severe blood loss can decrease oxygen levels and can lead to organ failure, brain damage, coma, and possibly death. Plasma is needed to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose is used to treat hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulating blood plasma), that can result from surgery, trauma or injury, severe burns, or other causes of bleeding.

Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lactulose
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Duphalac, Enulose, Generlac, Kristalose, Constulose, Chronulac, Cephulac, Constilac, Cholac, Evalose, Heptalac

Duphalac (lactulose) 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.

Duphalac is used to treat chronic constipation.

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