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2. Docusate - Wikipedia

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   Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS). [2] [3] [4]Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally. [1]

3. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Stool softener laxatives: Colace (docusate sodium) works in a different way by making it easier for water and lipids to penetrate the stool, softening it in its own way.

4. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Emollient laxatives, also known as stool softeners, are anionic surfactants that enable additional water and fats to be incorporated in the stool, making movement through the bowels easier. Properties. Site of action: small and large intestines; Onset of action: 12–72 hours; Examples: Docusate (Colace, Diocto), Gibs-Eze [3]

5. The best 16 foods to relieve constipation fast, according to ...

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   Stool softeners such as docusate sodium. Stimulant laxatives such as bisacodyl. Osmotic laxatives such as polyethylene glycol and lactulose. Hanouneh cautions, however, that it is important to ...

6. How to Prevent and Treat Hemorrhoids, According to Doctors - AOL

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   Soften your stool. Constipation is one of the main causes. ... Docusate sodium (Colace) is a helpful stool softener if constipation is provoking your hemorrhoids, says Adegboyega.

7. Colace (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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   Colace is the trade name for Docusate, the pharmaceutical compound dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), a laxative. Colace may also refer to: People.