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| 74 Patients currently take Docusate | |
| 5 Patients stopped taking Docusate | |
webguy1958
Phillips, 100 mg as needed since Dec 01, 2007 | |
cheryilyn
200 mg daily since Jan 30, 2007 | |
claudiamedic
Colace, 150 mg as needed since Mar 28, 2008 |
Brand Names:
Colace, Coloxyl, Doc-Q-Lace, Enemeez, P*COL*RITE, Phillips, Sof-Lax
See also:
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.
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What we've learned
Why Patients Take Docusate
| Constipation | |
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| Bowel problems | |
| Other | |
| Disease-related symptoms | |
| Not indicated | |
| General health |
Patient Dosages
| 100 mg daily | 200 mg daily | 240 mg daily | 250 mg daily | 283 mg daily | 300 mg daily | 350 mg daily | 400 mg daily | 480 mg daily | 600 mg daily | 1 tbs. daily | 2 tbs. daily | 4 tbs. daily | 5 tbs. daily | 150 tbs. daily | 100 mg as needed | 150 mg as needed | 250 mg as needed | 283 mg as needed | 1 ml as needed | 20 ml as needed | 200 ml as needed | 300 ml as needed | N/A | ||
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How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Docusate
Why Patients Stopped Taking Docusate (multiple reasons could be selected)
| Other | |
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| Did not seem to work | |
| Side effects too severe | |
| Course of treatment ended |
How Long Patients Took Docusate Before Stopping
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Docusate Ratings
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