Monograph Details
|
|
Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
|
|
KAOPECTATE STOOL SOFTENER |
| Manufacturer |
|
Chattem Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
|
OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
|
Stool softener. |
| Generic Name |
|
Docusate calcium 240mg; softgels. |
| Indications |
|
Stool softener. |
| Children |
|
Not recommended. |
| Adults |
|
240mg daily for several days or until bowel movements are normal. |
| Precautions |
|
Discontinue if cramps, rectal bleeding or no bowel movement occurs. |
| Interactions |
|
May increase systemic absorption of mineral oil. |
| How Supplied |
|
Softgels—10, 30, 100 |
| Additional Resources |
|
• Related Prescribing Note |
|
|
|
|
