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I am on colace (docusate sodium) to treat hemorrjoids and anal fissure..looks like i will be on it for a long time..is it safe?

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Dr. Carson Liu answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Colace (docusate sodium) stool softene: Colace (docusate sodium) is very safe as a stool softener. Try to incorporate more water and eat more fruit and vegetables into your diet.

Answered 3/31/2015

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