Soflax Capsule

Docusate Sodium
100mg
UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size30's Pack
Retail Price4.00

Indications

Constipation

Adult Dose

Oral Constipation Adult: 1 tablet daily at bed time

Child Dose

Oral Constipation Child: 6-12 yr: 40-120 mg/day; 3-6 yr: 20-60 mg/day. To be given in divided doses.

Contra Indications

Intestinal obstruction or undiagnosed abdominal symptoms. Prolonged use. Concurrent use with liqd paraffin.

Precautions

Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; compatible with nursing

Pregnancy-Lactation

C Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; compatible with nursing

Interactions

Enhances GI uptake of other drugs. Increases effect of anthraquinone laxatives. Increases incidence of adverse effects when given concurrently with aspirin.

Adverse Effects

Abdominal cramping,Diarrhea,Excessive bowel activity,Intestinal obstruction,Throat irritation

Mechanism of Action

Docusate sodium is an anionic surfactant which is considered to act primarily by increasing the penetration of fluid into the faeces. It may also have other effects on intestinal fluid secretion, and may act both as stimulant and as faecal softening agent.

Note

Soflax 100mg Capsule manufactured by UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Docusate Sodium.