Docusate Sodium
Medically Reviewed by Dr. J.R.G. Peries, M.D – Cardiology
Last Reviewed: Apr 27, 2023
Pros & Cons
Docusate (Colace) Pros and Cons
- Docusate is available over the counter.
- Generic docusate is also available.
- Available as both oral tablets, oral syrup/solution, and rectal suppositories/enema.
- Docusate softens your stool, making them easier to pass.
- Docusate is safe to use in children (docusate sodium).
- It can take 1 to 3 days for docusate to produce a bowel movement.
- It does not stimulate your bowels to move as other laxatives do.
- Docusate is advised to be used only short-term (less than 7 days).
- Docusate is not a first-choice treatment option for chronic constipation.
- This medication may not be suitable for some people, including those with a history of bowel obstruction, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rectal bleeding, or those on a low-salt diet.
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