Docusate Sodium Stool Softener

On my Doctor's advice and my personal experience, I find that stool Softener should suit me and many others better than dulcolax type Bowel Motility Raisers. Please advise, by what drug orbrandnamecan I find a Docusate Sodium 100 mg Capsule in India.

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Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS).[2][3][4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[5] Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally.[1] In 2019, it was the 187th most commonly...

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Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS).[2][3][4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[5] Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally.[1] In 2019, it was the 187th most commonly...

On my Doctor's advice and my personal experience, Ifind that stool Softener should suit me and many others better than dulcolax type Bowel Motility Raisers. Please advise, by what drug orbrandnamecan I find a Docusate Sodium 100 mg Capsule in India.

Drug Index

Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS).[2][3][4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[5] Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally.[1] In 2019, it was the 187th most commonly...

I am suffering with sciatica that is either caused by, or made worse by ulcerative colitis causing pain in my left leg. I am often constipated as a result and it makes the pain unberable at times. I know Diclofenac can cause stroke and I was wondering how safe it is to take Colace with it to ease the constipation being that they both contain a type of "sodium" ## Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Colace/ Sodium Docusate is a stool softener. ## It isn't that they contain types of sodium, it is just the base ion of the exact salt that the medications are derived from. You shouldn't take anything, without your doctor's approval, but these aren't like the sodium you are thinking of that's found in food or table salt. Is there anything else I can hel...

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If 1 is a stool softener can i take 2 to make it a laxative? I have constipation from my opioids. ## Hello Shirley, Excellent question. Stool Softener, AKA Docusate Sodium, commonly comes in 50mg and 100mg soft gels. I too have OIC (Opioid-Induced Constipation). Docusate Sodium is but one part of my regimen for my personal amount of Opioids. I also take a capful of Miralax almost every day. I also take 4 Docusate Sodium Softgels of 100mg each for a total of 400mgs. I'll take the softgels every other day. Now for a specific answer to your question: 1 soft gel of Docusate Sodium is a stool softener, of course. 2 softgels is a doubling of the stool softener and are simply just more stool softener. It doesn't convert to a laxative based on simply using a larger dose. Just as my 4 10...

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Casanthranol + Docusate Sodium

Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS).[2][3][4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[5] Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally.[1] In 2019, it was the 187th most commonly...

small red oval gel cap with P51 written on it. ## Docusate sodium 100mg- used as a stool softener or laxative ## Just to confirm, I have also identified the Red Gel Cap with imprint P51 as Docusate sodium (100 mg). Docusate belongs to the drug class laxatives and is used in the treatment of acute constipation. Possible side effects are typically mild and may include: stomach pain, diarrhea, or cramping. Serious allergic reactions can occur with the drug. The most severe side effect of docusate, although very rare, is rectal bleeding. Manufacturer: Akyma Pharmaceuticals National Drug Code (NDC): 65162-0614 You can learn more about this drug on the page for Docusate Details I hope this info helps! ## I was wondering, i have the red oval docusate 100mg for constipation, i have 2 questions,...

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It is a stool softener for constipation! ## Hello, Diana! How are you? Thank you for posting this identification. That is correct, this gelcap is manufactured by Perrigo and they list it as containing 100mgs of Docusate Sodium. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, gas, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Are there any questions or concerns?

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A MAROON AND WHITE PILL SHAPED LIKE A FOOTBALL ## This is one of many names for a stool softener/laxative that contains Docusate Sodium. Learn more Docusate details here. And yes, it may cause some gas, as well as bloating and cramping. Are there any questions or comments?

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0145 capsule ## Does constipation cause high blood presure? ## A small, red colored gel cap with the 0145 marking on it contains Docusate Sodium, which is used as a stool softener and laxative. Learn more Docusate Sodium details here. It may cause some side effects that are in conjunction with how it works, such as bloating, cramping and diarrhea. And Merla, constipation can raise blood pressure, but usually only when it is occurring and when someone is straining to have a bowel movement. It is usually not a permanent or severe elevation that is present all the time. Are there any other questions? Anything I can help with?

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The pill labeled TCLL 60 is a laxative stool softener. It's sometimes prescribed when patients are taking opiates (such as oxycodone) in order to prevent constipation. ## Hello Fixxer, I found a pill I believe to be what you're describing. I found a Docusate Sodium and Senna docusate sodium 50 mg / sennosides 8.6 mg which is a laxative used to treat constipation. I have added some additional information below and a picture as well to ensure that I have the right pill. Imprint: TCL 097 Active Ingredients: docusate sodium 50 mg / sennosides 8.6 mg Color: Red Shape: Round Labeler: Major Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inactive Inactive Ingredients: - carnauba wax - silicon dioxide - croscarmellose sodium - calcium phosphate dihydrate dibasic - FD&C Red No. 40 - hypromelloses - magnesium ...

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round cranberry colored pill with numbers 544. the 44 is imprinted deeper. ## I believe that this is Walmart's Equate Stool Softener Plus Stimulant Laxative (Compare to Peri-Colase). It contains two active ingredients: Docusate Sodium 50mg and Sennosides 8.6mg. (As of December 2014) ## The prior identification is correct, it is still available in this same formulation. It is a laxative. The FDA warns that it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Is there anything I can help with?

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round red pill with s44 on it ## My wife bought a bottle of equate Stool Softener from WalMart. In the bottle are two small round pills with S44 on it. What are these pills. ## They are also stool softner. Prolly a manufacters error. ## Just to confirm, I have dentified Pill imprint S44 as Docusate sodium and senna docusate sodium 50 mg / sennosides 8.6 mg. Docusate/senna belongs to the drug class laxatives and is used in the treatment of acute constipation. Manufacturer: McKesson You can learn more about this drug on the page for Docusate Sodium + Senna Details I hope this info helps! ## It's to loosen & soften up your bowls so it will come out. It's to make you poop. Mine get so backed up @ ×'s that I've had to take 15 - 18 bcz any other amount that I'd tr...

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WHITE ON ONE SIDE THE OTHER RED ## Hi Gloria, I'm not certain as to whether this is a definitive match, but information I am seeing suggests that what you have is an over-the-counter stool softener/laxative by the name of Docusate sodium (100mg). They describe the red and white tablet as being a liquid filled capsule, made by Kroger Co. For verification, it also reportedly carries a National Drug Code of 30142-238. Another attribute to take note of is its size. The particular description I found lists the size as being 12 mm. One other thing I want to mention is that I did come across a nearly identical pill that carried an imprint of "SCU1" as opposed to "SCU2", which was also identified as a stool softener. However this pill was completely red and didn't have w...

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Red on one side white on one side p10 with a pink ballon on the white side ## I believe the pill you've found is a generic for Colace, this is the new logo and marking. It contains 100mgs of Docusate Sodium, which is a stool softener. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Docusate

Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS).[2][3][4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[5] Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally.[1] In 2019, it was the 187th most commonly...

Docusate

Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS).[2][3][4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[5] Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally.[1] In 2019, it was the 187th most commonly...

Casanthranol + Docusate Sodium

Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS).[2][3][4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[5] Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally.[1] In 2019, it was the 187th most commonly...