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Stool Softener Laxative

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Standard Dose
• take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Summary

Indications and usage • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Standard dosing • take only by mouth.

Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor Key warnings if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Standard dosing • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor Key warnings if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.

Boxed Warning

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.

Monitoring

  • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.

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