Docusate (oral/rectal)

Generic name: docusate (oral/rectal) [ DOK-ue-sate ]
Brand names: Colace, Diocto, Doc-Q-Lace, Docu, Doculase, ... show all 53 brands Docusil, Docusoft S, DocuSol, Dulcolax Stool Softener, Enemeez Mini, Kao-Tin, Pedia-Lax Stool Softener, Phillips Stool Softener, Promolaxin, Silace, Surfak Stool Softener, Sur-Q-Lax, Dialose, DC-240, Kasof, DOK, Sulfalax Calcium, DOS, DSS, Modane Soft, Regulax SS, Dioeze, Aqualax, Dioctocal, Dioctosoftez, Dioctyn, Dionex, Docu Soft, Docucal, Calcium Stool Softener, Calube, D-S Caps, Ex-Lax Stool Softener, Genasoft, Doss-Relief, Fleet Sof-Lax, Colace Micro-Enema, Correctol Softgel Extra Gentle, Therevac-SB, Octycine-100, Octycine-250, Sulfolax, Kaopectate Stool Softener, Vacuant, Docuprene, DocuSol Kids, Colace Clear, Docusate Mini
Dosage forms: oral capsule (calcium 240 mg; sodium 100 mg; sodium 250 mg; sodium 50 mg); oral liquid (10 mg/mL); oral solution (50 mg/5 mL); oral syrup (sodium 100 mg/25 mL; sodium 50 mg/15 mL; sodium 60 mg/15 mL); oral tablet (sodium 100 mg); rectal enema (283 mg; sodium 100 mg)
Drug class:Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 27, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is docusate?

Docusate is a stool softener that makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.

Docusate is used to relieve occasional constipation (irregularity).

There are many brands and forms of docusate available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Docusate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use docusate if you also use mineral oil, unless your doctor tells you to.<