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