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Docusate Sodium

2 brand names

Indications

  • Chronic constipation
  • Adjunct in abdominal radiological procedures
  • Removal of ear wax

Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

Cautions

sodium With oral use Do not give with liquid paraffin; excessive use of stimulant laxatives can cause diarrhoea and related effects such as hypokalaemia With rectal use Do not give with liquid paraffi...

Side Effects

sodium Rare or very rare With oral use Abdominal cramps; nausea; rash Frequency not known When used by ear Skin reactions...

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Brand Names

Docusate(IN)Colace(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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