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Dss/ Casanthranol
Stool Softnr/stim Lax Combo-Or


Dss/ Casanthranol is used for the short-term treatment of constipation.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Doxidan, Laxative/stool Softener, Peri-Dos, Genasoft Plus, Docusate Sodium W/casanthranol, Peri-Doss, Doc-Q-Lax, Uni-Ease Plus, Docusoft S Plus, Laxa Basic Plus, Dok Plus, Strong Caps, Stool Softener W/laxative, Docu Soft Plus, Regulace, Laxative - Stool Softener, P-Col-Rite, P-Colrite, Stool Softener Plus Laxative, Docusate Sodium W/laxative, Lax-Stool Softener, Lax W-Stool Softener, Laxative And Stool Softener, Laxative & Stool Softener, Stool Softener, Laxative Plus Stool Softener, Stool Softener/laxative, Hm Stool Softener/laxative, Peri-Colace, Peri-Colace-T, Laxative Plus, Stool Softener + Laxative, Doculax Plus, E-Z Lax Plus, Docusil Plus, Docusate Sodium-Casanthranol, Docusate Sodium Casanthranol

 
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dss/ Casanthranol
Doxidan, Laxative/stool Softener, Peri-Dos, Genasoft Plus, Docusate Sodium W/casanthranol, Peri-Doss, Doc-Q-Lax, Uni-Ease Plus, Docusoft S Plus, Laxa Basic Plus, Dok Plus, Strong Caps, Stool Softener W/laxative, Docu Soft Plus, Regulace, Laxative - Stool Softener, P-Col-Rite, P-Colrite, Stool Softener Plus Laxative, Docusate Sodium W/laxative, Lax-Stool Softener, Lax W-Stool Softener, Laxative And Stool Softener, Laxative & Stool Softener, Stool Softener, Laxative Plus Stool Softener, Stool Softener/laxative, Hm Stool Softener/laxative, Peri-Colace, Peri-Colace-T, Laxative Plus, Stool Softener + Laxative, Doculax Plus, E-Z Lax Plus, Docusil Plus, Docusate Sodium-Casanthranol, Docusate Sodium Casanthranol

Uses
Dss/ Casanthranol is used for the short-term treatment of constipation.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include severe diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, weakness, lack of feeling alert, or dry gums and eyes.

How To Use
  • Take each dose with a full glass of water or juice and drink plenty of fluids while taking Dss/ Casanthranol.
  • Laxatives should not be used in persons experiencing stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting.

Side Effects
  • Dss/ Casanthranol may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rectal irritation, stomach cramps or bloating.
  • If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Dss/ Casanthranol may cause the urine to turn pink, red or brownish in color.
  • Do not be alarmed.
  • It is not harmful.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop: rectal bleeding, weakness, dizziness, fainting, sweating, skin rash, persistent constipation.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, edema, allergies (especially to tartrazine).
  • Prolonged, frequent or excessive use of laxatives may lead to dependency.
  • Dss/ Casanthranol should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Consult your doctor before using any medication while breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Because laxatives may interfere with the absorption of some medications, it is important to tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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