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Pedia-Lax (DOCUSATE SODIUM)

Pedia-Lax (DOCUSATE SODIUM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Pedia-Lax; Generic name: DOCUSATE SODIUM; Manufacturer: C.B. Fleet Company, Inc..

Brand namePedia-Lax
Generic nameDOCUSATE SODIUM
ManufacturerC.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
Used forUses for prevention of dry, hard stools for relief of occasional constipation this product usually produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
DosageDirections do not give more than 45 mL in any 24 hour period use only with enclosed dosing cup find right dose on chart below mL = milliliter Age Dose Children 2 to under 12 years 15 mL to 45 mL; do not take more than 45 mL in 24 hours Children under 2 years ask a doctor Doses can be diluted in a suitable beverage to prevent throat irritation and to help mask the naturally tart flavor of the active ingredient (see side panel for info).
WarningsWarnings Drug Interaction Precaution: Do not give this product to your child if your child is presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before using any laxative if your child has a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks already used a laxative for more than 1 week If constipation continues after 1 week of use, contact your child's doctor Stop using this product and consult a doctor if your child has rectal bleeding no bowel movement within 72 hours
Active ingredient(s)Active Ingredients (in each 15 mL) Docusate Sodium 50 mg
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0e908bea-ebab-44e7-919c-90002e6f5d42

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