Docusate Capsule - Smuth Capsule (10)

10 Capsule in 1 Strip

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Manufactured by: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Contains / Salt: Docusate (100 mg) + Calcium Dobesilate (500 mg)

Seller: Apollo Pharmacy Limited

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Country of Origin: India

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

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Other Benefits

Constipation in Children

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

Furosemide

Torasemide

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 -

Abdominal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Nausea and Vomiting

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