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How much colace (docusate sodium) should be taking when feeling constipation?

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Dr. Robert Cloud answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Need laxative: Colace is a stool softener. For transient constipation, you should add a laxative. Pericolace (combination of stool softener and laxative) or Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) (laxative).

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/9/2014

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