Docusate Sodium
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Stool Softener Laxative
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Docusate Sodium | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be a sign of a serious condition. you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-2222-1222) right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Directions take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor
Warnings Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be a sign of a serious condition. you need to use a stool softener laxative …
Docusate Sodium is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Docusate Sodium drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Docusate Sodium label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1115005 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Docusate Sodium (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS