What does Lactulose taste like?

[Flame]

I have been taking my iron tablets again so am now constipated and its giving me some pain so i have some Lactulose to take but what does it taste like? is it bad or ok? cause i dont want to end up gagging on it and it not going down.

 

[Minxy]

It's OK. I had to have this after birth as I was too scared to go and got constipated

It's quite sugary/syrupy with a little bit of an aftertaste. Not saying you'd want to pour it on your cornflakes but it's bearable

 

[cloud9]

very very sweet but certainly bearable

 

[Flame]

Good good

Thanks

 

[Nicola]

Yip in agreement, the one we had was almost orange flavour? Very sweet though, I hate sugary/sweet stuff like that but it's ok, nothing disgusting or foul smelling.

 

[*saulino*]

Hi

I have no idea what it tastes like but had to give it to Kiara when she was newly born as she was very constipated
Katrina

 

[chezzabell]

i took it for ages most of my 1st and 2nd tri and after a while i swear it started to taste like shit, its horrible just thinking of it know makes me wanna

 

[Redshoes]

Not tasted lactulose sorry, but do know about constipation If you soak 3 tablespoons of Linseed overnight (linseed is a seed and you can buy it from lots of places, supermarkets included and its 100% natural too), then eat it the next day, with or without food, in one go or a few goes, it will ease constipation, it adds essential oils to stools

Very best wishes Flame, I can sympathize, BIG hugs

 

[Salad]

I sympathise with constipation relating to taking iron. I have a history of low ferritin levels, so have experience of taking iron and the lovely consequences!

I agree with everyone that Lactulose takes really sweet but not too horrible, and also wanted to say that I think it's a great thing to have in the cupboard, since (as far as I can understand it) it works by basically drawing water into your poo so that it softens, which means that it is effective but very gentle. Hope it works for you!