Docusate for Constipation
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Reviewed against: FDA OTC Monograph · American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Dose
100mg by mouth 1-3 times daily with plenty of water. Best for softening stool when straining is the main issue (post-surgery, hemorrhoids, hard stool); not as effective as a true laxative.
What to watch for
- Bowel obstruction
Not for children under 2.
Sources
- FDA OTC Monograph — FDA-OTC-Monograph-Docusate-21CFR334
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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