Docusate sodium

Definition: Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS). Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as an emollient laxative and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally. Some studies claim that docusate is not more effective than a placebo for improving constipation. source: Wikipedia

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387088007

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29 Jul 2005

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3529111000001105

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Docusate sodium