Comparative modes of action of lactitol and lactulose in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.

Patil, D H

Comparative modes of action of lactitol and lactulose in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. [electronic resource] - Gut Mar 1987 - 255-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

0017-5749

10.1136/gut.28.3.255 doi


Colon--microbiology
Disaccharides--therapeutic use
Fatty Acids, Volatile--analysis
Feces--analysis
Hepatic Encephalopathy--drug therapy
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Lactulose--therapeutic use
Neomycin--pharmacology
Sugar Alcohols--therapeutic use