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Docusate
Latest prescription information about Docusate. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Docusate
Pronunciation : doc-u-sate
Trade Name(s):
India- Cellubril, Doslax, Otosoft, Laxicon Enema. International- Cellubril,Doslax,Laxicon. This medication is a stool softener, prescribed for constipation. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- As Ca: 240 mg/day. As Na: 50-300 mg/day in divided doses, up to 500 mg/day. Rectal: 120-200 mg as an enema. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule, syrup, and enema to take by mouth with or without food and through rectal. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bowel obstruction, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rectal bleeding, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * If you experience absence of bowel movement or rectal bleeding after taking this medication, consult with your doctor. Side Effects : Oral - Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps and skin rash. Rectal - Anorectal pain or bleeding. * Avoid long-term use. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature, and in an airtight container. |
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