What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
You have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg VERY LOW SODIUM store at 25 o C (77 o F); excursions permitted between 15 o -30 o C (59 o -86 o F). keep tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Docusate as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily children under 2 years ask a doctor…
In many countries Docusate is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Docusate is sold under names such as Ferraplus, Hemax, Pedia-lax Liquid, Promolaxin, Enemeez, Pet-ema, Doculase, Colace W/sennosides. Brand names differ between countries.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.