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GeriCare Docusate Sodium Liquid

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Standard Dose
Directions shake well before using follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician do not exceed recommended dose 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 1 teasponnful = 5 mL Age Dose Adults and children over 12 years of age 1 to 6 teaspoons (5 mL - 30 mL) Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions shake well before using follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician do not exceed recommended dose 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 1 teasponnful = 5 mL Age Dose Adults and children over 12 years of age 1 to 6 teaspoons (5 mL - 30 mL) Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctore before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting hadve sudden change in bowel habits that persits over a period of 2 weeks are taking mineral oil Stop use and ask doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement afrer use of this product.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions shake well before using follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician do not exceed recommended dose 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 1 teasponnful = 5 mL Age Dose Adults and children over 12 years of age 1 to 6 teaspoons (5 mL - 30 mL) Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctore before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting hadve sudden change in bowel habits that persits over a period of 2 weeks are taking mineral oil Stop use and ask doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement afrer use of this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. a skin rash occurs you experience throat irritation

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor.
  • Ask a doctore before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting hadve sudden change in bowel habits that persits over a period of 2 weeks are taking mineral oil Stop use and ask doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement afrer use of this product.
  • These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • a skin rash occurs you experience throat irritation

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.