Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with
the NHS website.
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Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything
from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit.
You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website,
or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.
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Who Can And Cannot Take LactuloseNHS medicines information on who can take lactulose and who may not be able to take it.Who can take lactuloseMost adults and young people aged 14 years and over can take lactulose. Babies and children aged under 14 can take lactulose if their doctor recommends it. Do not give lactulose to a child under the age of 14 unless their doctor has said it's OK. Who may not be able to take lactuloseLactulose is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: - have ever had an allergic reaction to lactulose or any other medicine
- have a rare health problem where the body cannot process a sugar called galactose (galactosaemia)
- have diabetes, as lactulose may affect your blood sugar levels if you need to take high doses for a long time to treat hepatic encephalopathy
- have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as lactulose increases gas and bloating in the stomach, which can make IBS worse
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OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | ![](/images/spacer.gif) |
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