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Docusate Sodium

 
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    Oral
    Docusate Sodium
    Coloxyl 
     
    Generally combined with Senna

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Acts as a surfactant that increases fluid penetration into faeces, resulting in softening of the stool.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Constipation.
  • Adverse Effects
  • Abdo pain
  • Diarrhoea
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