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: Safeway, Inc..
| Brand name | Stool Softener Laxative |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DOCUSATE SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | Safeway, Inc. |
| Used for | Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours |
| Dosage | Directions take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor |
| Warnings | Warnings Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts 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. Ke |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium 100 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=12ab9c3c-1f4b-43cd-83ac-b5f80b1aa54c |