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Patients

Taking Docusate
11 Patients currently take Docusate
0 Patients stopped taking Docusate
sfight123 Mouth/throat: mild Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: mild See profile sfight123 Colace, since Jan 01, 2006
haweater Mouth/throat: moderate Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: mild See profile haweater Sof-Lax, since Jan 18, 2008
percy Mouth/throat: mild Arms: moderate Chest: mild Legs: mild See profile percy Colace, 1mL as needed since Jun 21, 2005

Brand Names: Colace, Coloxyl, Doc-Q-Lace, Enemeez, P-Col-Rite, Phillips, Senokot-S, Sof-Lax
See also: Peri-Colace, Senna S, Senokot-S, Stool Softener

What is Docusate? Docusate is a stool softener that does not hold water like some bulking agents nor does it stimulate the bowel like laxatives. It is used in the treatment of constipation. It is available as capsule, liquid or enema. When sold as Colace it is docusate sodium vs. docusate calcium preparation. Read more...

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Reasons Taken

11 patients in the community are taking or have taken Docusate.

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Constipation	6	54%
General health	2	18%
Other	1	9%
Treat Parkinson's	1	9%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Docusate.

0 mg none	0 mL none	0 none	200 mg day	240 mg day	250 mg day	350 mg day
3	1	1	1	1	1	1

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Docusate or how long patients were taking Docusate before stopping.

Currently taking Docusate

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	1	1	1	4

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