Docusate



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Docusate Information



Docusate Benefits & Uses

Docusate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Docusate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Constipation
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor advice
Geriatric
  • Disease: Constipation
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Constipation
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor advice
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Constipation
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor advice


Docusate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Docusate is used -

Mild

  • Throat Irritation
  • Rash
  • Diarrhoea

Unknown

  • Stomach cramps

Docusate Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Docusate safe for pregnant women?


    Docusate rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

    Mild
  • Is the use of Docusate safe during breastfeeding?


    Docusate does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Docusate on the Kidneys?


    Using Docusate does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Docusate on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Docusate on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Docusate on the Heart?


    Docusate is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Docusate with Other Drugs

Docusate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Docusate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Docusate unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Docusate

  • Is this Docusate habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Docusate.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Docusate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Docusate only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Docusate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Docusate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Docusate


    It is safe to take Docusate with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Docusate


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Docusate with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 453

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 673

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