DOCUSATE CALCIUM (SURFAK)
- For constipation prone patients (bedrest, medications); - Acts as stool softener; - Adults: 240 mg PO qd; - Peds: >6yrs: 50-150 mg PO qd; - Supplied: Caps: 50mg, 240mg; - COLACE: - Adults: 50-250 mg PO bid; - Peds: <3yrs: 10-40 mg / 24 yrs PO divided qd/qid; - 3-6 yrs: 20-60 mg/24hrs PO divided qd/qid; - 6-12 yrs: 40-120 mg/24hr PO divided qd/qid; - >12yrs: same as adult;
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
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