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 name | Pedia-Lax |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DOCUSATE SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | C.B. Fleet Company, Inc. |
| Used for | Uses for prevention of dry, hard stools for relief of occasional constipation this product usually produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours |
| Dosage | Directions 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). |
| Warnings | Warnings 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 |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0e908bea-ebab-44e7-919c-90002e6f5d42 |