Lactulose

Name	Lactulose
CAS Type 1 Name	D-Fructose, 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-
Equivalent Terms	Amivalex \| Duphalac \| Normase
CAS Registry Number	4618-18-2
Definition	A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887)
Structure
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MeSH^® ID	D007792
External Links	ChEBI 4618-18-2 ChemIDplus^® 4618-18-2 DrugBank DB00581 Household Products Database 4618-18-2 PubChem D007792 TOXLINE^® Query

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Chemicals ← Carbohydrates ← Polysaccharides ← Oligosaccharides ← Disaccharides ← Lactulose

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