Is Docusate sodium the same as Colace?

Docusate is often used when straining to have a bowel movement should be avoided, for example if you have had a heart attack or recent surgery. Colace is not a stimulant laxative, so it may not be very effective at treating existing constipation. read more

Docusate is available in various salt forms including docusate sodium, docusate potassium, and docusate calcium. The salt forms of docusate are considered to be interchangeable. Docusate was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1957. read more

After taking docusate by mouth (tablets, capsules, liquid), you should have a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours. Do not take docusate rectal enema by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum. Wash your hands before and after using docusate enema. Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the enema. read more

Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate is a pesticide adjuvant, used popularly for crops of olives, almonds, wine grapes, corn, and oranges. It is used as an excipient in the production of tablets (as a lubricant) and suspensions (as an emulsifier). read more