Effective in managing opioid or vincristine-induced constipation,, constipation in elderly patients, and idiopathic chronic constipation:

Lactulose is susceptible to intestinal disaccharidase catalyzed degradation.

Lactulose:

Produce(s) severe flatus and cramps:

Osmotically active agents administered in high doses typically induces bowel evacuation within this timeframe:

This/these agents may be administered to soften stool:

Mineral oil administered for stool softening is appropriate for regular use:

"Heavy" mineral oil should not be taken at bedtime to limit the likelihood of the rare complication of lipid pneumonitis secondary to aspiration.