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Comparing Colace vs Docusate

Colace

docusate

Docusate

Prescribed for Constipation. Colace may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Docusate is a stool softener that is used to treat constipation. It generally works within 12 to 72 hours. Prescribed for Constipation. docusate may also be used for purposes not listed in this... more

Prescription and OTC

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
7.6
5 Reviews

For Constipation Helps stop the pain of feeling constipated, and my stool isn't runny.

9
Anonymous

For Constipation Due to so many heart medications and other medications that I take, I have to be careful of anything OTC and Colace is so gentle. It doesn't ever cause cramping or discomfort. It literally does the job nicely. I recommend 100%, something I don't often do. You can take this without being nervous or afraid.

10
thissiteishelpful
7.3
17 Reviews

For Constipation My wife who has Alzheimer's is trying this but is experiencing cramps at night and I suspect it is from this pill. It is softening the bowel motion but the cramping is a bit much, so will try something else.

4
big Al pool

For Constipation Because of the side effects of the meds I take to address my arthritic lumbar and cervical spine and the resulting chronic back and sciatic pain, I would be severely chronically constipated were it not for daily ingestion of: 1. a dissolvable fiber supplement 2. VERY large doses of docusate sodium 3. senna laxative Any one of the above alone was not sufficient. So I only rate this med a 6.

6
cbaker853

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Colace side effects document.

See the full docusate side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 10 capsule
Dosage sodium 100 mg
Per Unit* $1.16
Cost* $11.63
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Quantity 100 each
Dosage sodium 100 mg
Per Unit* $0.09
Cost* $8.60
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other docusate brands include: Aqualax, Calcium Stool Softener, Calube, Colace Micro-Enema, Correctol Softgel Extra Gentle, D-S... more Aqualax, Calcium Stool Softener, Calube, Colace, Colace Micro-Enema, Correctol Softgel Extra... more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
N
Category N Not classified

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (2)

FDA Alerts (2)

Drug Interactions

A total of 11 drugs are known to interact with Colace:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 10 moderate drug interactions (54 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 11 drugs are known to interact with docusate:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 10 moderate drug interactions (54 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

Professional Resources

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Related Treatment Guide

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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