Chemical Substance - Lactulose
NHPID name:
Lactulose
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Roles
Non-medicinal
Purposes:
Restrictions:
Daily Dose
Upper limit:
500.0
Units:
Detail:
Fermentable carbohydrates that are present in sufficient quantity or with the intention of selectively influencing endogenous host microflora are considered to be prebiotics and must be declared as medicinal ingredients. Fermentable carbohydrates may be considered non-medicinal in quantities exceeding the limits indicated in the NHP Ingredients Database in non-compendial submissions if accompanied by a suitable scientific justification.
Reference:
Non-NHP
Rationale:
A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the NHP Regulations
Reference: NNHPD