It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic and brand-name product. Lactulose is made from the milk sugar lactose, which is composed of two simple sugars, galactose and glucose.

Is lactulose OK for lactose intolerance?

Lactulose isn't suitable for some people. To make sure lactulose is safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: have ever had an allergic reaction to lactulose or any other medicine in the past. can't digest a sugar called lactose (lactose intolerance)

Can you take lactulose with dairy allergy?

it is important to be aware that lactose is present in lactulose preparation, and if contaminated with milk proteins it may cause an allergic reaction in children with severe cow's milk sensitivity.