docusate sodium

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CAP: 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg; TAB: 100 mg; SOL: 4 mg per mL, 10 mg per mL

constipation

[100 mg PO qd-bid]

Alt: 50-500 mg/day PO divided qd-qid; Info: mix oral solution w/ fruit juice or milk

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CAP: 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg; TAB: 100 mg; SOL: 4 mg per mL, 10 mg per mL

constipation

[<3 yo]

Dose: 10-40 mg/day PO divided qd-qid; Info: give oral solution w/ milk, juice, or formula

[3-6 yo]

Dose: 20-60 mg/day PO divided qd-qid; Info: give oral solution w/ milk, juice, or formula

[6-12 yo]

Dose: 40-150 mg/day PO divided qd-qid; Info: give oral solution w/ milk, juice, or formula

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: consider adult renal dosing for guidance

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]