Can you take stool softeners with other medications?
In general, stool softeners should not be taken within 2 hours of other medications, since they may reduce the effectiveness of those medications. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to verify that this is the case with the medications that you are taking.
What is the drug dioctyl used for?
Dioctyl contains the active substance docusate sodium, it is one of a group of medicines called ‘laxatives’. They are usually taken to prevent and treat constipation that has lasted for a long time.
Does docusate sodium interactions with other medications?
Docusate has no known severe, serious, or moderate interactions with other drugs.
When is the best time to take dioctyl?
Take this medication by mouth, usually at bedtime with a full glass (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water or juice, or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Decrease your dose or stop taking this medication if you develop diarrhea.
Can you take Benadryl with a stool softener?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Benadryl and docusate / senna. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Can you take simethicone with docusate sodium?
No interactions were found between Colace and simethicone. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Is dioctyl a stimulant?
Docusate Sodium also possesses stimulant activity. Docusate sodium exerts its clinical effect in the gastrointestinal tract. There is some evidence that docusate sodium is absorbed and is excreted in the bile.
How do you use dioctyl?
How do I take Dioctyl?
- Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age should generally start treatment by taking one capsule three times a day.
- The capsules should be swallowed with a drink.
- If you forget to take a dose don’t worry, just leave out the missed dose and take the next dose as usual when it is due.
What drug class is docusate sodium?
Docusate is a medication used in the management and treatment of constipation. It is in the stool softener class of drugs. This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, and contraindications for docusate in treating and managing constipation.
Can I take docusate sodium with ibuprofen?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Colace and ibuprofen. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
How long can I take dioctyl for?
Don’t exceed the recommended dose of Dioctyl or use it for more than five days unless advised to by your doctor.
How much does dioctyl cost?
Dioctyl 100mg capsules (UCB Pharma Ltd)
| Active ingredients | Size | NHS indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Docusate sodium 100 mg | 30 | £2.09 |
| 100 | £6.98 |
How does dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate and docusate calcium work?
Docusate sodium (dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate) and docusate calcium (dioctyl calcium sulfosuccinate) act like detergents and are used to soften the stool when it is desirable to lessen the discomfort or the strain of defecation. These drugs are anionic surfactants that produce their effect by reducing the surface tension
Is the dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate safe for horses?
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate. DSS has been advocated for the same use in reptiles. DSS generally is regarded as a relatively safe pharmaceutical agent with a low toxicity, but reports of toxic effects exist in the literature for horses, dogs, monkeys, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and mice after either oral or topical administration.
What is the inactive ingredient in docusate sodium?
Docusate Sodium. Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance) Docusate sodium is also known as dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (C20H37NaO7S) is a common surfactant found in over-the-counter laxative stool softeners. It is also be used in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry as an emulsifying, wetting or dispersing agent.
How to use Dioctyl. Take this medication by mouth, usually at bedtime with a full glass (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water or juice, or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Decrease your dose or stop taking this medication if you develop diarrhea.