ER - Specifically, the risk for methemoglobinemia may be increased. BT - Davis's Drug Guide - Drug should be discontinued if cramping, rectal bleeding, nausea or vomiting occur. PB - F.A. Docusate decreases surface tension and emulsification of fecal matter and allows water to penetrate and mix with stool.
Do not use Docusate Sodium(Colace) if: You are recently taking mineral oil, until and unless directed by a doctor. Available for Android and iOS devices. DP - Unbound Medicine Nursing considerations - Assess: cause of constipation - is fluid, fibre or exercise missing from lifestyle; fluid balance. T1 - DOCUSATE Docusate Calcium50 mg, 240 mg capsules Docusate Potassium100 mg tablets; 240 mg capsules Docusate Sodium100 mg tablets; 50 mg, 100 mg, 240 mg, 250 mg capsules; 50 mg/15 mL 60 mg/15 mL, 150 mg/15 mL syrup It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard stools. There are no adverse reactions listed in the manufacturer's labeling. Also see Docusate monograph.• Drug-drug interactions: Potentially significant interactions may exist, requiring dose or frequency adjustment, additional monitoring, and/or selection of alternative therapy. DOCUSATE. Do not confuse Kaopectate Stool Softener(docusatecalcium)withKaopectate(bismuthsubsalicylate). Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. ID - 109295 Visit our These are not all of the side effects that may occur. All drugs may cause side effects. Explore these free sample topics: -- The first section of this topic is shown below ---- To view the remaining sections of this topic, please © 2000–2020 Unbound Medicine, Inc. All rights reservedTY - ELEC DOCUSATE [Internet]. DOCUSATE (dok-yoo-sate) docusatecalcium Kao-Tin,KaopectateStoolSoftener docusatesodium ... DonotconfuseColacewithCozaar.DonotconfuseDulcolax (docusate sodium) with Dulcolax (bisacodyl). with renal dysfunction; concomitant use of mineral oil; pregnancy (category C). - … AU - Vallerand,April Hazard, Anionic surface-active agent with emulsifying and wetting properties.Detergent action lowers surface tension, permitting water and fats to penetrate and soften stools for easier passage.Prophylactically in patients who should avoid straining during defecation and for treatment of constipation associated with
Combinations of these agents may increase the likelihood of significant methemoglobinemia. DB - Nursing Central ‘Nursing staff have not fully recovered from the crisis’
In 1998, a randomized controlled trial in 170 subjects with chronic idiopathic constipation compared psyllium 5.1 g twice daily and docusate sodium 100 mg twice daily with a corresponding placebo in each arm for a treatment duration of two weeks after a two-week placebo baseline period. Upset Stomach: Long term consumption of Docusate Sodium(Colace) can make your tummy upset. - Do not administer within one hour of other drugs, antacids or milk.- Tablets/solution to be taken with full glass of water.- Onset of action generally 1-2 days after oral administration, 5-20 minutes after enema.- Health education: other possible means of avoiding constipation.- Inform that normal bowel movements do not always occur daily.- Do not use in the presence of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.- Notify clinician if constipation is unrelieved or symptoms of electrolyte imbalance occur (muscle cramps, pain, weakness, dizziness). Dosing: Geriatric. A review of the evidence and a Canadian consensus statement concluded that docusate is no more effective than placebo in the prevention or management of constipation.1, 2 Docusate is not absorbed systemically … Combinations of these agents may increase the likelihood of significant methemoglobinemia. Discard after administration.Dapsone (Topical): May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Methemoglobinemia Associated Agents.Local Anesthetics: Methemoglobinemia Associated Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Local Anesthetics. Dosing: Pediatric . - Evaluate therapeutic response (decreased constipation). Select one or more newsletters to continue. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Docusate Sodium is the sodium salt of docusate, a dioctyl salt and an emollient laxative with stool-softening activity. It helps to soften your poo and makes your bowel movements easier. Colace is the brand name for docusate sodium and is available as liquid, capsules and suppositories, on prescription and over the counter. Do not confuse Kaopectate Stool Do not confuse Kaopectate Stool Softener(docusatecalcium)withKaopectate(bismuthsubsalicylate). Type your tag names separated by a space and hit enterNursing Central is an award-winning, complete mobile solution for nurses and students. DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0) (DOCUSATE - UNII:M7P27195AG) DOCUSATE SODIUM: 100 mg: Inactive Ingredients: Ingredient Name Strength; POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ) PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3) GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L) GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX) SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R) FD&C RED NO. Diarrhea: Docusate Sodium(Colace) can make you feel bowel movements in your stomach. Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.DocuSol Plus Mini-Enema: Benzocaine 20 mg and docusate sodium 283 mg (5 ea)Docusate is a stool softener; benzocaine is a local anesthetic.OTC labeling: When used for self-medication, do not use for longer than 7 days; when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting is present; or concomitantly with mineral oil (oral products only); hypersensitivity to benzocaine or any component of the formulation.Rectal: For rectal use only.