Docusate Oral Capsule 100Mg Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Docusate: Oral capsule (100mg)

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DOK 100mg Cap
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DOK 100mg Cap
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Stool Softener 100mg Softgel
Rugby Laboratories a Division of The Harvard Drug Group, LLC
Pill Identification: P51 
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Stool Softener 100mg Softgel
Rugby Laboratories a Division of The Harvard Drug Group, LLC
Pill Identification: P51 
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Stool Softener 100mg Softgel
Rugby Laboratories a Division of The Harvard Drug Group, LLC
Pill Identification: P51 

What is this Medicine?

DOCUSATE (doc CUE sayt) is stool softener. It helps prevent constipation and straining or discomfort associated with hard or dry stools.

CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Docusate: Oral capsule(100mg)
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*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
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DOK 100mg Capsule

NDC: 009046457
  • Over the Counter
    (Prescription Not Required)
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)




Labeled but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Constipation

Storage Information
Store at 77 degrees F; excursions permitted to 59-86 degrees F
DOK 100mg Capsule
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Reported Side Effects for DOK 100mg Capsule

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Loose Stools Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Skin Rash Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
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Lactation

Compatible - This drug is generally safe to take by nursing mothers.


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