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docusate /doc·u·sate/ (dok´u-sāt) any of a group of anionic surfactants widely used as emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing agents; the calcium, potassium, and sodium salts are used as stool softeners. docusate [dok′yo̅o̅sāt] a stool softener. Also called dioctyl calcium sulfosuccinate, dioctyl potassium sulfosuccinate, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate. indication It is prescribed in the treatment of constipation. contraindications Signs or symptoms of appendicitis, concomitant administration of mineral oil, or known hypersensitivity to the drug prohibits its use. adverse effects No serious adverse reactions are known. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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21-23) includes Coloxyl and Coloxyl with Senna in the list of drugs not to be crushed (Appendix 1). Table 4 Number of subjects using different types of laxatives Prescribed Over the counter Metamucil 0 2 Senakot 0 2 Durolax 0 4 Agarol 1 3 NuLax 0 2 Coloxyl 2 0 Alvacol 1 0 Epsom Salts 0 1 Golytely 1 0 Table 5 Mean daily consumption of serves of cereals, vegetables and fruits in constipated and not-constipated male subjects (n = daily) Number of serves Cereals Vegetables Fruit Male subjects 3. For example, Coloxyl and senna and paracetamol tablets are crushed and mixed with |
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