Docusate Sodium

Docusate Sodium treats constipation. It is a stool softener that helps allow passage of hard, dry stools. Take this medication with plenty of water.

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Uses of Docusate Sodium

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Docusate Sodium is used in the prevention of:

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Docusate Sodium Brand Names

Docusate Sodium Drug Class

Docusate Sodium is part of the drug class:

Docusate Sodium Interactions

This is not a complete list of Docusate Sodiumdrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Docusate Sodium Dosage

Take docusate sodium exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Docusate Sodium dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Docusate Sodium is available in the following doses:

  • Benzocaine-docusate 20 Mg-283 Mg Rectal Enema
  • Casanthranol-docusate Sodium 30 Mg-100 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Casanthranol-docusate Sodium 30 Mg-60 Mg/15 Ml Oral Syrup
  • Docusate 10 Mg/ml Oral Liquid
  • Docusate 200 Mg Rectal Enema
  • Docusate 283 Mg Rectal Enema
  • Docusate Sodium 100 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Docusate Sodium 100 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Docusate Sodium 100 Mg/25 Ml Oral Syrup
  • Docusate Sodium 100 Mg/30 Ml Oral Syrup
  • Docusate Sodium 250 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Docusate Sodium 50 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Docusate Sodium 50 Mg/15 Ml Oral Syrup
  • Docusate Sodium 60 Mg/15 Ml Oral Syrup
  • Docusate Sodium Compounding Powder
  • Docusate-ferrous Fumarate 100 Mg-150 Mg Oral Capsule, Extended Release
  • Docusate-ferrous Fumarate 40 Mg-150 Mg (50 Mg Iron) Oral Tablet, Extended Release
  • Docusate-phenolphthalein 100 Mg-65 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Docusate-phenolphthalein 230 Mg-130 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Docusate-phenolphthalein 75 Mg-65 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Docusate-senna 50 Mg-8.6 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Docusate-senna 65 Mg-10 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Multivitamin With Iron Vitamin B Complex With C, Folic Acid, Iron And Docusate Oral Tablet
  • Multivitamin, Prenatal Prenatal Multivitamins With Folic Acid 0.5 Mg And Docusate Oral Tablet
  • Multivitamin, Prenatal Prenatal Multivitamins With Folic Acid 1 Mg And Docusate Oral Capsule
  • Multivitamin, Prenatal Prenatal Multivitamins With Folic Acid 1 Mg And Docusate Oral Tablet
  • Multivitamin, Prenatal Prenatal Multivitamins With Folic Acid 1 Mg, Docusate, And Pyridoxine Oral Kit
  • Multivitamin, Prenatal Prenatal Multivitamins With Folic Acid 1.2 Mg And Docusate Oral Capsule
  • Multivitamin, Prenatal Prenatal Multivitamins With Folic Acid 1.24 Mg And Docusate Oral Capsule
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