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 name | Stool Softener Laxative |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DOCUSATE SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | Chain Drug Consortium, LLC |
| Used for | Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours |
| Dosage | 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 | 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium 250 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=09449649-fd57-4446-8264-6c3bdd6621d0 |