Docuset Tablet

Constipation

Oral Constipation Adult: 1 tablet daily at bed time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Docuset 120mg Tablet manufactured by Opsonin Pharma Limited. Its generic name is Docusate Sodium.