Docuset Tablet

Docusate Sodium
120mg
Opsonin Pharma Limited
Pack size 30's pack
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 2.00 AED

Indications

Docuset Tablet is used for: Constipation

Adult Dose

Oral Constipation Adult: 1 tablet daily at bed time

Child Dose

Oral Constipation Child: 6-12 yr: 40-120 mg/day; 3-6 yr: 20-60 mg/day. To be given in divided doses.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Intestinal obstruction or undiagnosed abdominal symptoms. Prolonged use. Concurrent use with liqd paraffin.

Precautions

Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; compatible with nursing

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; compatible with nursing

Interactions

Enhances GI uptake of other drugs. Increases effect of anthraquinone laxatives. Increases incidence of adverse effects when given concurrently with aspirin.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Docusate Sodium : Abdominal cramping,Diarrhea,Excessive bowel activity,Intestinal obstruction,Throat irritation

Mechanism of Action

Docusate sodium is an anionic surfactant which is considered to act primarily by increasing the penetration of fluid into the faeces. It may also have other effects on intestinal fluid secretion, and may act both as stimulant and as faecal softening agent.

Note

Docuset 120mg Tablet manufactured by Opsonin Pharma Limited. Its generic name is Docusate Sodium. Docuset is availble in Bangladesh. Farmaco BD drug index information on Docuset Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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