Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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DULCOLAX STOOL SOFTENER |
| Manufacturer |
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Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Stool softener. |
| Generic Name |
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Docusate sodium 100mg; softgels; contains sodium 5mg/softgel. |
| Indications |
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Occasional constipation. |
| Children |
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<2yrs: not recommended. 2–11yrs: 1 softgel daily. |
| Adults |
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1–3 softgels daily. Results usually within 12–72 hrs; reevaluate if ineffective. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if rectal bleeding or no bowel movement occurs. Do not use if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting present. |
| Interactions |
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Concurrent mineral oil use: not recommended. |
| How Supplied |
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Softgels—100, 180 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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