Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007570
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Lactulose versus Polyethylene Glycol for Chronic Constipation

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“…However, limitations of the No included trials were the short duration of treatment (2 weeks), small number of participants and the heterogeneous definition of constipation of the research populations. In addition, these systematic reviews and a recent Cochrane review found five trials comparing different PEG solutions to lactulose [12,19,23]. Pooling of data was not possible because of major clinical heterogeneity between studies.…”
Section: Disimpactionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, limitations of the No included trials were the short duration of treatment (2 weeks), small number of participants and the heterogeneous definition of constipation of the research populations. In addition, these systematic reviews and a recent Cochrane review found five trials comparing different PEG solutions to lactulose [12,19,23]. Pooling of data was not possible because of major clinical heterogeneity between studies.…”
Section: Disimpactionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Leur efficacité à long terme a récemment été étayée par plusieurs études, et il s'agit des laxatifs « doux » pour lesquels le niveau de preuve semble le plus élevé [9]. Une méta-analyse récente de la Cochrane a d'ailleurs conclu à l'infériorité du lactulose par rapport aux macrogols en termes d'efficacité [10]. Rappelons que les Recommandations pour la pratique clinique (RPC) françaises préconisent le recours aux mucilages ou aux laxatifs osmotiques en première intention dans la constipation chronique [4] (Tableau 1).…”
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“…In their meta-analyses of all ten controlled trials comparing the efficacy of polyethylene glycol (PEG), a macrogol, to lactulose, a non absorbable sugar, in the treatment of constipation, Lee-Robichaud et al (1) came to the conclusion that overall, PEG scores better for stool frequency, form of stool, relief of abdominal pain and the need for additional products. According to the analysis, relief of abdominal pain may not be different between lactulose and PEG in children (1).…”
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“…According to the analysis, relief of abdominal pain may not be different between lactulose and PEG in children (1).…”
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