Stool softeners docusate sodium

Stool softeners Docusate sodium, 50-500 mg daily. Docusate calcium, 240 mg daily Colace, Kaopectate Stool Softener, various generic Softens fecal material via detergent action that allows water to penetrate stool. [Pg.1347]

The male client who has essential hypertension tells the clinic nurse he is taking the over-the-counter stool softener docusate sodium (Colace). Which priority action should the clinic nurse implement ... [Pg.106]

Stool softeners docusate calcium docusate sodium... [Pg.607]

Stool-softening Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (docusate)... [Pg.527]

Fiscal softeners promote water retention in the fecal mass and soften the stool. One difference between emollient laxatives and fecal softeners is that the emollient laxatives do not promote the retention of water in the stool. Examples of fecal softeners include docusate sodium (Cblace)and docusate caldum (Surfak). [Pg.475]

Sodium docusate (hydrophilic stool softener) 50 mg daily for 1 week, then as needed Oral Occasionally, strong urge to defecate —12 hours after use... [Pg.690]

Mild laxative/stool softener combination (e.g., Senekot + sodium docusate) As directed for age 1 night per week or less Oral Occasional loose stool or urgency to defecate... [Pg.690]

Docusate Calcium (Surfak)/Docusate Potassium (Dialose)/ Docusate Sodium (DOSS, Colace) [Emollient Laxative/Fecal Softener] Uses Constipation adjunct to painful anorectal conditions (hemorrhoids) Action Stool softener Dose Adults. 50-500 mg PO + daily qid Peds. Infants-3 y 10-40 mg/24 h daily qid 3-6 y 20-60 mg/24 h + daily qid 6-12 y 40-120 mg/24 h + daily qid Caution [C, ] Contra Use w/ mineral oil intestinal obst, acute abd pain, N/V Disp Caps, syrup, Liq, soln SE Rare abd cramping, D Interactions T Absorption of mineral oil EMS Monitor for Sxs of electrolyte disturbances and hypovolemia d/t D OD May cause N/V/D and abd pain symptomatic and supportive... [Pg.138]

Emollients are frequently prescribed for patients after a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or surgery and are also given prior to administration of other laxatives in treating fecal impaction. Docusate calcium (Surfak), docusate potassium (Dialose), docusate sodium (Colace), and docusate sodium with casanthranol (Peri-Colace) are examples of stool softeners. [Pg.364]

Explain to the client the need to take docusate sodium (Colace), a stool softener. [Pg.112]

BurcoquatTS-15 surfactent, stool softeners Dioctyl calcium sulfosuccinate Docusate Sodium USP in Polyethylene Glycol 400 NF... [Pg.2813]

The answer is c. (Hardman, p 924.) Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (docusate) is a detergent that, when given orally, softens the stool and prevents straining. Mineral oil also softens the stool, but it tends to inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and other nutrients. Castor oil, phenol-phthalein, and cascara sagrada are strong laxatives and cause watery stools... [Pg.235]

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