ATC Group: A06AA02 Docusate sodium

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Position of A06AA02 in the ATC hierarchy

Level
Code
Title
1
Alimentary tract and metabolism
2
Laxatives
3
Laxatives
4
Softeners, emollients
5
A06AA02
Docusate sodium

Defined daily dose

The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. The DDD is a unit of measurement and does not necessarily reflect the recommended or Prescribed Daily Dose. Therapeutic doses for individual patients and patient groups will often differ from the DDD as they will be based on individual characteristics (such as age, weight, ethnic differences, type and severity of disease) and pharmacokinetic considerations.

Route
Amount
ORAL - Oral
0.15 g

Active ingredients in A06AA02

Active Ingredient
Description

Docusate is an anionic wetting agent, which acts as a faecal softener by lowering the surface tension and allowing penetration of accumulated hard dry faeces by water and salts. Docusate sodium also possesses stimulant activity.

Related product monographs

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Type
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Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC)
UK
Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC)
UK

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