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dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate |
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dioctyl calcium sulfosuccinate, dioctyl potassium sulfosuccinate, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate. See docusate. dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate docusate sodium; abbreviated DSS. Used pharmacologically as a fecal softener, wetting agent and cathartic. Overdosing in horses for the treatment of impaction colic can cause deaths preceded by paralytic ileus, severe dehydration and diarrhea. 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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It's often mixed with dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (DSS), a detergent-like additive that helps it dissolve in cold water. |
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