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    Docusate Information

    Docusate is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Docusate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



    Docusate Benefits & Uses

    Docusate is used to treat the following -

    Main Benefits

    Other Benefits

    Docusate Dosage & How to Take

    This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

    Find the right dosage based on disease and age

    Age Group Dosage
    Adult
    • Disease: Constipation
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
    • Dosage Form: Capsule
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor advice
    Geriatric
    • Disease: Constipation
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
    • Dosage Form: Capsule
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor advice
    13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
    • Disease: Constipation
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
    • Dosage Form: Capsule
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor advice
    2 - 12 years (Child)
    • Disease: Constipation
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
    • Dosage Form: Capsule
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor advice


    Docusate Side Effects

    Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Docusate is used -

    Mild

    • Throat Irritation
    • Rash
    • Diarrhoea

    Unknown

    • Stomach cramps

    Docusate Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Docusate safe for pregnant women?


      Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Docusate.

      Mild
    • Is the use of Docusate safe during breastfeeding?


      Docusate is safe for breastfeeding women.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Docusate on the Kidneys?


      Docusate does not damage the kidneys.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Docusate on the Liver?


      Docusate is not harmful for the liver.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Docusate on the Heart?


      Docusate is not harmful for the heart.

      Safe


    Severe Interaction of Docusate with Other Drugs

    Docusate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Moderate



    Docusate Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Docusate unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Docusate

    • Is this Docusate habit forming or addictive?


      No, you will not get addicted to Docusate.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      Docusate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

      Safe
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but consume Docusate only on doctor's advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      There is no benefit of taking Docusate for mental disorders.

      No

    Docusate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Docusate


      Taking Docusate with food does not harm your health.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Docusate


      No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Docusate with alcohol will be.

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 453

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 673

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