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Phillips Stool Softener Bulk Docusate

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Standard Dose
Directions take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water adults and children 12 years and older take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 6 to under 12 years take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water adults and children 12 years and older take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor.

This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 6 to under 12 years take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years of age ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water adults and children 12 years and older take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. children 6 to under 12 years take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years of age ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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