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Pain in upper right abdomen. had xray - stool in small intestines. perscribed docusate 100 mg. i am on a low salt diet. ok to take this medication?
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Yes: Each 100mg dose would add about 5mg of sodium to your diet. So, a few doses a day should not be an issue.
Answered 1/23/2013
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