docusate
Medication for constipation
Docusate is a stool softener used to treat or prevent constipation.
It works by drawing water into the stool, making it easier to pass.
Available over the counter as docusate sodium or docusate calcium, it's often recommended after surgery or childbirth when straining should be avoided: The doctor prescribed docusate for post-operative recovery.
Medication easing bowel movements
- laxativePromotes intestinal evacuation
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
calcium · potassium · over-the-counter · prescription · oral · capsule · liquid · suppository
Surface tension lowering compound
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- softeningBecoming less firm
moisture · wetting · lubrication · surface tension · permeation · intestinal · fecal · water retention
Medication easing bowel movements
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- reliefEasing of distress
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
- strainingExerting intense effort
bowel movement · gentle · comfort · ease · prevention · chronic · occasional · postoperative
stool softener
Medication easing bowel movements
- laxativePromotes intestinal evacuation
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
sodium · calcium · potassium · over-the-counter · prescription · oral · capsule · liquid · suppository · dosage
surfactant
Surface tension lowering compound
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- absorptionProcess of taking in
softening · moisture · wetting · lubrication · surface tension · permeation · intestinal · fecal · water retention · lipid
stool softener
Medication easing bowel movements
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- reliefEasing of distress
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
straining · bowel movement · gentle · comfort · ease · prevention · chronic · occasional · postoperative · elderly care
docusateloperamide
Drug slowing bowel transit
antidiarrheal · opioid · codeine · atropine
docile, doctor, doctrine, document, documentary, docent, indoctrinate, doctoral, doctorate