Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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PERI-COLACE |
| Manufacturer |
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Purdue Products L.P. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Stool softener + stimulant. |
| Generic Name |
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Docusate sodium 50mg, standardized senna (as sennosides 8.6mg); tabs. |
| Indications |
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Constipation. |
| Children |
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<2yrs: individualize. 2–5yrs: up to 1 tablet daily. 6–11yrs: 1–2 tablets daily. |
| Adults |
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2–4 tablets daily. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if rectal bleeding or no bowel movement occurs. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Docusate may increase systemic absorption of mineral oil. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—10, 30, 60 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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