Docusate (Na)
Overview
Categories
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Docusate (Na)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 400 mg/day | 400 (400) | 24 hourly | | ( Use as an adjunct to abnormal radiological processes with bariumeal) |
| 0.5 to 5 % | 2.8 (2.75) | As recommended. | Ear drops | |
| 50 to 500 mg/day | 280 (275) | 24 hourly | Oral | 1 or 4 divided doses . |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 12.5 to 25 mg | 19 (18.75) | 8 hourly | | 2 to 12 year of age |
| 12.5 mg | 12 (12.5) | 8 hourly | | 6th month to 2 year |
| 120 mg | 120 (120) | As recommended. | | Enema rectally |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Docusate (Na) is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Docusate (Na)
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