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Stool Softener Laxative (DOCUSATE SODIUM)

Stool Softener Laxative (DOCUSATE SODIUM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Stool Softener Laxative; Generic name: DOCUSATE SODIUM; Manufacturer: Chain Drug Consortium, LLC.

Brand nameStool Softener Laxative
Generic nameDOCUSATE SODIUM
ManufacturerChain Drug Consortium, LLC
Used forUses for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
DosageDirections 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
WarningsWarnings 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
Active ingredient(s)Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium 250 mg
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=09449649-fd57-4446-8264-6c3bdd6621d0

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