What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Docusate:
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: any prescription medicines; aspirin or products that contain aspirin; or mineral oil. You may not be able to take docusate, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Do not take docusate without first talking to your doctor if you have an inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, other intestinal problems, or abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting. You may not be able to take docusate or you may require special monitoring while taking docusate if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with docusate, and docusate may affect the actions of many other medicines, including the ones listed above. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Do not take docusate without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant.
Do not take docusate without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Some forms of docusate are formulated for use by children. Talk to the child's doctor before using this product to treat a child.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?