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Dulcolax Pink Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Standard Dose
Directions take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 to 3 capsules daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 2 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule daily children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use ● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity ● this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Use ● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity ● this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 to 3 capsules daily.

This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 2 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule daily children under 2 years of age 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 or vomiting ● a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if ● you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use ● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity ● this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 to 3 capsules daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 2 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule daily children under 2 years of age 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 or vomiting ● a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if ● you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. ● you need to use a 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.

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 or vomiting ● a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if ● you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product.
  • These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • ● you need to use a 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.