Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
No Data Available.
Synonyms :
docusate
Class :
Laxatives and Stool Softener
Brand Name :
No Data Available.
Synonyms :
docusate
Class :
Laxatives and Stool Softener
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of sodium sulfate
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of sodium sulfate
sodium picosulfate citric acid and magnesium oxide
it may increase the risk of adverse effects of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Laxatives may increase the hypokalemic effect of dichlorphenamide
when both drugs are combined, there may be increase in levels of mineral oil
Adverse drug reactions:
Frequency Not Defined
Abdominal cramping
Intestinal obstruction
Throat irritation
Diarrhea
Excessive bowel activity
Pregnancy warnings:
Pregnancy category: c
Breastfeeding warnings:
Pregnancy Categories:
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first trimester or the later trimester.
Category B: No evidence shown of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a result in humans must take care of potential risks in pregnant women
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient Information Leaflet
generic name: docusate
pronounced: dock-you-sate
why do we use docusate?
Docusate is a laxative used to treat occasional constipation and helps to clean off bowel.
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