Stool Softener

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Laxatives (purgatives, aperients) are foods, compounds or drugs taken to loosen the stool, most often taken to treat constipation. Certain stimulant, lubricant and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and/or bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea. Laxatives work to increase the movement of feces along the colon.[1] Some laxatives combine more than one active ingredient. La...

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.

I am taking Equate Stool Softener at the suggestion of my Doctor for a year or two now. One 50 mg tablet every evening. I am wondering where these tablets are made .... I know it is a Walmart product but where do they have it manufactured. The reason I ask is that one hears of stories about substitute ingredients being put into the formulation and I am a litlle concerned about that. Thanks. ## To be honest, I am not sure, it depends on who the manufacturer is and Wal-Mart does use several. Is there are manufactured listed on the product packaging? Is there a reason your doctor has had you on this for so long? That is very unusual, because your body can become dependent on it, which means if you ever stop taking it, you might suffer from severe constipation.

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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.

i want to just s*** everything out so i can start my starves again. i ate for 3 whole days and im starving again. if i take too many is it possible to OD? ## Hi Kaylee, Sorry to hear about your situation. It's definitely possible to OD on virtually any medication. But if you're concerned about taking too much of one thing, what I would suggest is actually trying a different approach altogether. There are several types of foods you can eat throughout the day to help regulate bowel movements, so you don't have to rely on just the one medication. A combination of soluble and insoluble fiber from fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole-grains, can also help soften bowel movements. How long would you say this has been a problem for?

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what is the best laxative or stool softener available by prescription? Thank you ## Here are a few brand names worth taking a look at: Colace Correctol Soft Gels Diocto Ex-Lax Stool Softener Fleet Sof-Lax Phillips' Liqui-Gels Surfak The link below also offers information regarding prescription stool softeners and lists some more brand names as well: NOTE: You have to scroll down to the bottom of the page to view the full list of medications. Hope this helps!

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hese pills were found loose in a drawyer. It is possible that someone in the family injested 2 of them in error. I would just like to know what they are for sure. Previosly there were Ibuprofen tabs in this drawer however I have ruled these pills out as Ibuprofen ## These aren't listed in our U.S. prescription drug databases, which makes me suspect that they are something available over the counter. If that is the case, it may be hard to track down exactly what they are, because those products aren't required to list their imprints with the FDA. Does anyone recognize this tablet and marking? ## S44 marking on beveled reddish brown tablet indicates WalMart Equate stool softener (OTC)

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it is a stool softener ## I'm sorry, but I can't find a listing for this in our U.S. prescription drug resources. If it is something that's available over the counter, then it may be hard to track down, because they aren't required to log those imprints with the FDA. Does anyone recognize this tablet?

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Ultra natalcare with stool softener ## I located the pill in description to be an Ultra Natalcare (Prenatal Multivitamins) tablet. This multivitamin provides the necessary vitamin and minerals plus additional elements to support a healthy pregnancy. To view information about this pill, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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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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severe anorectal pain despite stool softeners, steroid/xylocaine suppositories, procardia rectal gel to avoid spasms, and sitz baths. It is now 6/10 but was up to 9/10 and unbearable. Only 1.5 weeks of therapy and pure torture. Other suggestions? ## Hi Punky, just curious-- have you been able to eat the 20 grams of fat with each dose? What foods do you eat to get your 20 grams? I wonder if some foods can make it worse or better. Thanks and good luck, Rose ## Have you continued discussing the issue with your doctor and following their advice? With your medical condition and the medication, they are really the only person qualified to provide you with advice on this matter. The rectal problems are common side effects of using Telaprevir.

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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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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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no this pill is a stool softener, i own them so believe me i know. ## Thanks for sharing your finding. It's really difficult to locate over the counter medications in the drug databases, so having other users post it like this is very helpful! But would you mind providing more information on the product label itself; regarding who manufacture's this product; and what the brand name of the medication is? It always looks good to have full details posted so others can know that your information is accurate and they' aren't "just" taking your word for it. Thanks again for the help! ## This is a Dollar General health brand generic stool softener plus stimulant laxative. It is comparable to Peri -Colace. Contains Docusate Sodium 50mg and Sennosides 8.6mg. ## A friend s...

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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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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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i took a dose of miralax saturday, then another on sunday with no results along with stool softeners that my doctor gave me for post operation. someone told me about a faster acting laxative that i took sunday night and i finally had relief. the problem is it is now wednesday night and i have been going to the bathroom every 2 hours and have loose stools. when will it stop. after every meal also i have to go immediatly. ## At this point, it is just going to take time for it to process out of your body, so things return to normal. It is likely that you should have given the Miralax a longer amount of time to work, some laxatives can take 48 to 72 hours, and if they haven't worked by then, you are told to consult a doctor. The Miralax FAQ on their website even lists that it can take 1...

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I was prescribed HYDROCODONE/APAP 10 M after a hernia operation and used just a few days with a stool softener. That was over a week ago, and I have had urinary incontinence ever since. I never had that problem... I am a 74 male. Is this a side effect of the drug? ## Have you consulted your doctor? It isn't a common side effect, but it has been reported in a few instances. However, you should consult your doctor to determine if it was caused by the medication, or if it is due to some other problem. What type of hernia operation was it?

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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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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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