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   Laxative, Stool Softeners

Laxative, Stool Softeners
(oral) (capsule, Tablet, Liquid)


Treats constipation by helping you have a bowel movement.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Fleet Sof-Lax, Femintrol, Amitiza, Colace, Doc-Q-Lace, Docu-Syrup, Silace, Docu-Liquid, Sur-Q-Lax, Docusate Calcium, Docucal, Sulfolax, Kao-Tin, Good Neighbor Docusate Calcium, Kaopectate
 
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Laxative, Stool Softeners
Fleet Sof-Lax, Femintrol, Amitiza, Colace, Doc-Q-Lace, Docu-Syrup, Silace, Docu-Liquid, Sur-Q-Lax, Docusate Calcium, Docucal, Sulfolax, Kao-Tin, Good Neighbor Docusate Calcium, Kaopectate
Uses
Treats constipation by helping you have a bowel movement.

Storage
  • Store the medicine in a tightly closed container at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
  • Do not store liquid-filled capsules in the refrigerator. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Capsule, Tablet, Liquid, Liquid Filled Capsule. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
  • Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily while using any laxative. To make the oral liquid taste better, you may mix it with one-half glass of milk or fruit juice.
  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine cup, or medicine dropper.

Side Effects
  • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor: Nausea Sore throat Skin rash

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting.
  • Stool softeners should not be used if you have severe stomach pain and do not know the cause.

Missed Dose
  • Use the missed dose as soon as possible. If you do not remember the missed dose until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. You should not use two doses at the same time.

Drug Interactions
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. Do not give laxatives to children under 6 years old unless you talk to your doctor. You should not use this laxative for longer than 1 week unless approved by your doctor.
  • Laxatives may be habit-forming and can harm your bowels if you use them too long. Stool softeners usually work in 1 to 2 days, but for some people, results can take as long as 3 to 5 days.
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