Docusate Sodium Liquid
DOCUSATE SODIUM
Indications and usage Uses Relief of occasional constipation Dosage and administration Directions follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician must be given in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response do not exceed recommended dose shake well before using 1 teasponnful = 5 mL Age Dose Adults and children over 12 years of age 1 to 6 teaspoons (50 mg - 300 mg) Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor for more than one week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctore before use if you are taking mineral oil have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last more than two weeks Stop use and ask doctor if you have no bowel movements within 3 days you have rectal bleeding these could be signs of a serious condition a skin rash occurs you experience throat irritation
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses Relief of occasional constipation Dosage and administration Directions follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician must be given in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement, dosage should then be reduced according to individual response do not exceed recommended dose shake well before using 1 teasponnful = 5 mL Age Dose Adults and children over 12 years of age 1 to 6 teaspoons (50 mg - 300 mg) Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor for more than one week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctore before use if you are taking mineral oil have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last more than two weeks Stop use and ask doctor if you have no bowel movements within 3 days you have rectal bleeding these could be signs of a serious condition a skin rash occurs you experience throat irritation
Monitoring
- • Warnings Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor for more than one week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctore before use if you are taking mineral oil have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last more than two weeks Stop use and ask doctor if you have no bowel movements within 3 days you have rectal bleeding these could be signs of a serious condition a skin rash occurs you experience throat irritation
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.