Docusate
Colace, DocuSol Kids, DocuSol Mini, Enemeez Mini, and many other brands
Stool softener, laxative
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| Key |
- Available as docusate sodium:
- Caps (OTC): 100, 250 mg; sodium content (100 mg cap: ∼5 mg)
- Tabs (OTC): 100 mg
- Syrup (OTC): 20 mg/5 mL (473 mL); may contain alcohol
- Oral liquid (OTC): 10 mg/mL (118, 473 mL); contains 1 mg/mL sodium
- Rectal enema:
- DocuSol Kids (OTC): 100 mg/5 mL (5 mL); contains polyethylene glycol
- Enemeez Mini, and DocuSol Mini (OTC): 283 mg/5 mL (5 mL); DocuSol Plus product contains benzocaine
- Available as docusate calcium:
- Caps (OTC): 240 mg
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Citation
Hughes, Helen K., and Lauren K. Kahl, editors. "Docusate." Harriet Lane Handbook, 23rd ed., Elsevier, 2024. Harriet Lane, www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309335/all/Docusate.
Docusate. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, eds. Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309335/all/Docusate. Accessed May 31, 2026.
Docusate. (2024). In Hughes, H. K., & Kahl, L. K. (Eds.), Harriet Lane Handbook (23rd ed.). Elsevier. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309335/all/Docusate
Docusate [Internet]. In: Hughes HKH, Kahl LKL, editors. Harriet Lane Handbook. Elsevier; 2024. [cited 2026 May 31]. Available from: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/harrietlane/view/Harriet_Lane_Handbook/309335/all/Docusate.
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