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Stool Softener Laxative Extra Strength

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. 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 directed by a doctor.
  • • Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.
  • • 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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