Docusate

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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...

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...

capsule pill, maroon and blue, shape #3 ## So far there are no matches based on the physical description which you posted. Could you please post back with what country, web site, or store you obtained this from? Extra clues might help with better detective work… Thanks! ## i was given this in califorina at a doctors office. i was on hydrocodone and was given hydrodocusate instead. i am trying to find out exactly what it is. ## Those additional details make sense. Although not much can be found on Hydrodocusate, there are more details available for Docusate. That may be very similar or the same to the medication which you were given. It also makes sense because Docusate is used as a stool softener and laxative, which may help constipation ... a side effect of narcotic pain killers ...

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I am a celiac. Does your Pharmascience Docusate Sodium 100mg contain / or has any contact Gluten ## Hello, Loretta! How are you? This website does not manufacture, prescribe nor sell any medications or products, it is an information only website. I would suggest checking with your pharmacist/chemist. They should have a list of all the ingredients and will be able to to check for you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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...

How many can you take to make for constipation ## Hello, Fred! How are you? You should follow the instructions on the label. Generally, it's one to two soft gels daily. Side effects may include nausea, flatulence and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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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...

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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Are there any Casanthranol Docusate Sodium products available in the U.S.? ## Unfortunately, I'm not finding the Casanthranol listed as being available, it seems that most products that contained it have changed their formula and now use Bisacodyl. Docusate sodium is available in quite a few products, though. Have you tried asking your pharmacist to help you find an alternative?

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Tylenol#4 ~ codiene60mg./acetaminophen300mg. I also take:St.Joseph aspirin81mg.and a:Garlic Gel1000mg. also:one tab Hylands with quinine100mg. at night; I'm just wanting to know if this mixture may be causing me to have to get up in the middle of the night,about 3 nights out of the week and throwing-up! I get all my prescription meds from the VA Hosp.in Muskogee,Ok. Thank You so much and God Bless You & Yours, Johnny ## Well, there are several on this list that can cause nausea and vomiting, such as the Codeine, Acetaminophen and the Simvastatin. Plus, the more you take, especially all at once, the worse the possible side effects are going to be. Have you tried spacing them out more? Or perhaps asking your doctor for something to help prevent the nausea and vomiting?

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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...

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...

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...

Docusate Sodium + Senna

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...