Generic name:docusate [ DOK-ue-sate ]
Drug class:Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 18, 2022.
What is DOK?
DOK is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.
DOK is used to treat or prevent occasional constipation.
DOK is also used to reduce pain or rectal damage caused by hard stools or by straining during bowel movements.
Warnings
You should not use DOK if you have a blockage in your intestines. Do not use docusate while you are sick with nausea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain.
You should not take mineral oil while using DOK.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use DOK if you are allergic to docusate, or if you have:
nausea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain;
a blockage in your intestines; or
chronic stomach pain that has not been checked by a doctor.
You should not take mineral oil while using DOK.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine:
if you are on a low-salt diet; or
if you have recently had a sudden change in your bowel habits lasting for longer than 2 weeks.
It is not known whether docusate will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether docusate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give DOK to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice of a doctor.
How should I use DOK?
Use DOK exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
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