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Colace

Docusate-sodium

Docusate Sodium belongs to the family of medications known as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional Constipation due to hard stools.

Available form

Tablet, Capsule, Oral Drops, Syrup

Dosage

10mg/ml, 20mg/5ml, 50mg/ml, 100mg, 200mg, 250mg

Manufacturers

Apotex, Bgp Pharma Inc, Boyd Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-myers Squibb, D.c. Labs, Dominion Pharmacal, Jamp Pharma Corporation, Laboratoires Trianon, Merck, Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Generic brand of

Docusate-sodium

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Dosage

Side Effects

Available Form

Contraindications

Precautions

Warnings

For adults and children older than 12 years, the recommended dose ranges from 100 mg to 200 mg daily.

For children 6 to 12 years old, the recommended dose is 40 mg to 120 mg daily.

For children 3 to 6 years old, the recommended dose is 20 mg to 60 mg daily.

For children under 3 years of age, your doctor will recommend the appropriate dose.

Children under 6 years of age should not be given Colace (Docusate-sodium) unless recommended by a doctor.

Swallow the capsules whole with water or fruit juice. The syrup or drops should be given in 120 mL (about ½ cup) of milk or fruit juice, or in infant formula to mask the bitter taste of the medication. Use an oral syringe or dropper to measure each dose of the syrup or drops.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take Colace (Docusate-sodium) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Colace (Docusate-sodium) at room temperature; protect it from light, moisture, and freezing; and keep it out of the reach of children.

Colace (Docusate-sodium) is available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of Colace (Docusate-sodium) may not be available in all of the forms listed here. The forms available for the specific brand you have searched are listed under "What form(s) does Colace (Docusate-sodium) come in?"

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

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