DOCUSATES

Brand & Generic Names

Afko-Lube	DSMC Plus
Afko-Lube Lax	D-S-S
Bilax	D-S-S Plus
Colace	Dulcodos
Colax	Duosol
Correctol	Feen-a-Mint
Correctol Extra Gentle	Feen-a-Mint Pills
Dialose	Gentlax-S
Dialose Plus	Kasof
Diocto	Laxinate 100
Diocto-C	Modane Soft
Diocto-K	Molatoc
Diocto-K Plus	Molatoc-CST
Dioeze	Neolax
Diosuccin	Peri-Colase
Dio-Sul	Phillip's Gelcaps
Diothron	Phillip's LaxCaps
Disanthrol	Pro-Cal-Sof
Disolan	Pro-Sof
Disolan Forte	Pro-Sof Liquid Concentrate
Disonate	Pro-Sof Plus
Disoplex	Regulace
Di-Sosul	Regulax SS
Di-Sosul Forte	Regulex
Docucal-P	Regulex-D
Docu-K Plus	Regutol
DOCUSATE CALCIUM	Senokot-S
DOCUSATE POTASSIUM	Stulex
DOCUSATE SODIUM	Surfak
Doss	Therevac Plus
Doxidan	Therevac-SB
Doxinate	Trilax

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? No
• Available as generic? Yes
• Drug class: Laxative (stool softener)

Uses

Constipation relief.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to take:
Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid. Don't open capsules.
Syrup--Take as directed on bottle.
Effervescent granules--Dissolve granules in 4 oz. cool water. Drink all the water.
Rectal dosage--Follow instructions on package.

When to take:
At the same time each day, preferably bedtime. Follow doctor's instructions for a prescribed laxative.

If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember. Wait 12 hours for next dose. Return to regular schedule.

What drug does:
Makes stool hold fluid so it is easier to pass.

Time lapse before drug works:
2 to 3 days of continual use.

Don't take with:
Other medicines at same time. Wait 2 hours.
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
Appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

WHAT TO DO:

Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or hospital emergency room for instructions.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

None expected.

Common:

None expected.

Infrequent:

Throat irritation (liquid only), intestinal and stomach cramps.

Rare:

Rash.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't take if:

• You are allergic to any emollient laxative.
• You have abdominal pain and fever that might be appendicitis.

Before you start, consult your doctor:

• If you are taking other laxatives.
• To be sure constipation isn't a sign of a serious disorder.

Over age 60:
You must drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid every 24 hours for drug to work.

Pregnancy:
No problems expected. Consult doctor.

Breast-feeding:
No problems expected. Consult doctor.

Infants & children:
No problems expected. Do not give laxatives to a child under age 6 without doctor's approval.

Prolonged use:
Avoid. Overuse of laxatives may damage intestine lining.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.

Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions.

Others:
No problems expected.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------	-----------------------
Danthron	Possible liver damage.
Digitalis	Toxic absorption of
preparations*	digitalis.
Mineral oil	Increased mineral oil absorption
	into bloodstream. Avoid.
	May cause tumor-like deposits
	in tissues.
Phenolphthalein	Increased phenolphthalein
	absorption. Possible toxicity.

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.