Docusate
Docusate is used for: Relieving occasional constipation and preventing dry, hard stools. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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docusate
Docusate is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass. Docusate is used to treat constipation, and to reduce pain or rectal damage caused by hard stools or by straining during bowel movements. Docusate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication...
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Docusate
Facilitates stool softening by detergent activity.
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Docusate
Colace, a stool softener, promotes easy bowel movements without straining. It softens the stool by mixing in fat and water.
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...Alternative Names Laxative abuse Poisonous Ingredient Bisacodyl Carboxymethylcellulose Cascara sagrada Casanthranol Castor oil Dehydrocholic acid Docusate Glycerin Lactulose Magnesium citrate Magnesium hydroxide Magnesium oxide Magnesium sulfate Malt soup extract Methylcellulose Milk of magnesia...
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See also: Constipation

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