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FEVIA Constipation Control

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Standard Dose
Directions Take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and over (may be taken as a single daily ose or in divided dose) 1 or 3 softgels children 2 to under 12 years 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hour
Summary

Indications and usage Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hour Dosage and administration Directions Take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and over (may be taken as a single daily ose or in divided dose) 1 or 3 softgels children 2 to under 12 years 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings 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 Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hour Dosage and administration Directions Take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and over (may be taken as a single daily ose or in divided dose) 1 or 3 softgels children 2 to under 12 years 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings 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. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this prodct. 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 Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
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