Kaopectate Stool Softener

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Constipation and bowel cleansers

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Generic Name & Formulations

Dosage and Administration

Contraindications

Warnings/Precautions

Pharmacokinetics

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials

Patient Counseling

Kaopectate Stool Softener Generic Name & Formulations

Legal Class

OTC

General Description

Docusate calcium 240mg; softgels.

Pharmacological Class

Stool softener.

How Supplied

Softgels—10, 30, 100

Manufacturer

Chattem Inc.

Kaopectate Stool Softener Indications

Indications

Stool softener.

Kaopectate Stool Softener Dosage and Administration

Adult

240mg daily for several days or until bowel movements are normal.

Children

Not recommended.

Kaopectate Stool Softener Contraindications

Not Applicable

Kaopectate Stool Softener Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Kaopectate Stool Softener Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Discontinue if cramps, rectal bleeding or no bowel movement occurs.

Kaopectate Stool Softener Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Kaopectate Stool Softener Interactions

Interactions

May increase systemic absorption of mineral oil.

Kaopectate Stool Softener Adverse Reactions

Not Applicable

Kaopectate Stool Softener Clinical Trials

See Literature

Kaopectate Stool Softener Note

Not Applicable

Kaopectate Stool Softener Patient Counseling

See Literature