FDA label
What is Constulose used for?
Constulose contains lactulose. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “For the treatment of constipation. In patients with a history of chronic constipation, lactulose solution therapy increases the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days on which bowel movements occur.”
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Constulose, solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Actavis Pharma, Inc. (ANDA090503). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
For the treatment of constipation. In patients with a history of chronic constipation, lactulose solution therapy increases the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days on which bowel movements occur.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 461ec39f-eeb4-4460-9b5c-62367d47162b, version 6, effective June 1, 2022. NDC 45963-439, one of 1 listing for this product.
Questions
What is Constulose used for?
The FDA label says: “For the treatment of constipation. In patients with a history of chronic constipation, lactulose solution therapy increases the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days on which bowel movements occur.”
What drug class is Constulose?
FDA lists lactulose in the Osmotic Laxative established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.