cephulac

Frequently asked questions

What does Cephulac treat?

Cephulac (Lactulose) may be used to treat constipation, hepatic encephalopathy, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Cephulac rated?

pharmaranks gives Cephulac a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Cephulac cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.73 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Cephulac?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cephulac. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Cephulac?

Cephulac is marketed by Sanofi Aventis US. You can see Sanofi Aventis US's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Cephulac a brand-name or generic drug?

Cephulac is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Lactulose. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Lactulose are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Cephulac available over the counter?

No. Cephulac is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Cephulac come in?

Cephulac is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Cephulac?

Cephulac is classified as osmotic laxative, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Cephulac FDA-registered?

Cephulac is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017657. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Cephulac been recalled by the FDA?

Cephulac has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Cephulac safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cephulac a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.