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DOCUSATE SODIUM 100MG

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100MG

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 12 years and older - Take 1-3 softgels once daily or in divided doses Children under 12 years old - Take 1 softgel once daily Children under 2 years - Ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses .
Summary

Indications and usage Uses .

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) .

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses . Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) . Generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years and older - Take 1-3 softgels once daily or in divided doses Children under 12 years old - Take 1 softgel once daily Children under 2 years - Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Warnings Do not use if if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed to so by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have . 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 use of a laxative. These could be signs 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 professional before use Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Warnings Do not use if if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed to so by a doctor.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have .
  • stomach pain - nausea .
  • vomiting .

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.