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Docusate Sodium

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100MG

Standard Dose

Directions 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

Max Dose

See official label

Primary Use

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions 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 Warnings and cautions 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 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 bowel movement after use of a laxative.

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 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 Warnings and cautions 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 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 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Monitoring

• 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 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 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.

Interaction Notes

• Review official label interaction section.