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

Updated: May 7, 2015

Docusate Sodium is used in the prevention of:

Constipation

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

Docusate Sodium Brand Names

Docusate Sodium may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Docusate Sodium Drug Class

Docusate Sodium is part of the drug class:

Softeners, emollients

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