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Docusol (docusate sodium)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

USES: This product is used to treat occasional constipation. Docusate is a stool softener. It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.

This product usually results in a bowel movement within 2 to 15 minutes. Some products may also contain ingredients (such as benzocaine) that cause temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before.

The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Using the wrong product could harm you.

Generic name: docusate sodium
Pronunciation: (DOCK-you-sate)

Reference product & biosimilars

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Docusol:

  • Constipation

Dosing

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data