Dulcolax Stool Softener
Generic name:docusate sodium 100mg capsules [ DOK-ue-sate-SOE-dee-um ]
Drug class:Laxatives
What is Dulcolax Stool Softener?
Dulcolax Stool Softener (docusate) makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.
Dulcolax Stool Softener 100mg capsules are used to treat or prevent occasional constipation.
Dulcolax Stool Softener is also used to reduce pain or rectal damage caused by hard stools or by straining during bowel movements.
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Warnings
You should not use Dulcolax Stool Softener if you have a blockage in your intestines. Do not use Dulcolax Stool Softener while you are sick with nausea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain.
You should not take mineral oil while using Dulcolax Stool Softener.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Dulcolax Stool Softener if you are allergic to docusate sodium, 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 Dulcolax Stool Softener.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take docusate sodium:
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 sodium will harm an unborn baby. Do not use Dulcolax Stool Softener without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether docusate sodium 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 this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice of a doctor.
How should I use Dulcolax Stool Softener?
Use Dulcolax Stool Softener 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.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Dulcolax Stool Softener.
Do not chew, break, or open a Dulcolax Stool Softener 100mg capsule. Swallow the capsule whole.
After taking this medicine you should have a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.
Do not use Dulcolax Stool Softener for longer than 7 days unless your doctor has told you to. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if you have not had a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days. Overuse of a stool softener can lead to serious medical problems.
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