Kao-Tin [OTC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Colace? [OTC];Correctol? [OTC];Diocto [OTC];Doc-Q-Lace [OTC];Docu-Soft [OTC];DocuSoft ST [OTC];DokT [OTC];DSS? [OTC];Dulcolax? Stool Softener [OTC];Dulcolax? [OTC];Enemeez? Plus [OTC];Enemeez? [OTC];Fleet? Pedia-LaxT Liquid Stool Softener [OTC];Fleet? Sof-Lax? [OTC];Kao-Tin [OTC];Kaopectate? Stool Softener [OTC];Phillips'? Liquid-Gels? [OTC];Phillips'? Stool Softener Laxative [OTC];Silace [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Docusate-Sodium?;Colace?;Colax-C?;Novo-Docusate Calcium;Novo-Docusate Sodium;PMS-Docusate Calcium;PMS-Docusate Sodium;Regulex?;Selax?;SoflaxT
Uses
- It is used to treat hard stools (constipation).
- Docusate softens the stool.
Dosing
How to take
- Take at bedtime.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- There is a liquid (syrup) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Mix liquid with 1 cup of milk or juice.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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