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Docusate

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Drug FactsLabel updated 2026-03-05

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Drug facts

Used for
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
How to take it
  • follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
  • must be give in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of mil or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
  • may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose
Do not take if
  • abdominal pain, nauseas, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
  • for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

What it is used for

  • Relief of occasional constipation

How to take it

  • follow dosing directions below or use as directed by a physician
  • must be give in a 6 oz to 8 oz glass of mil or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
  • may be taken as a single daily dose or in dividend dose
  • take maximum dose daily until first bowel movement dosage should the be reduced according to individual response
  • do not exceed recommende dose
  • shake well before using

Side effects, and when to stop

  • you have no bowel movements withing 3 days
  • you have rectal bleeding
  • these could be signs of a seriuos condition
  • a skin rash occurs
  • you experience throat irritation

Who should not take it

  • abdominal pain, nauseas, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
  • for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

What to say before you start

  • are taking mineral oil
  • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last more than two weeks

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

ask a doctor before use

Warnings

  • abdominal pain, nauseas, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
  • for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Keeping it away from children

In case of overdose, seek medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL-teaspoonful)

Docusate Sodium 50mg

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Docusate; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/docusate

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Docusate. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/docusate

AMA 11th

Docusate. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/docusate

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