Thisu0026nbsp;medicationu0026nbsp;is au0026nbsp;laxativeu0026nbsp;used to treatu0026nbsp;constipation. It may help to increase the number ofu0026nbsp;bowel movementsu0026nbsp;per day and the number of days you have au0026nbsp;bowel movement.u0026nbsp;Lactuloseu0026nbsp;is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution.