Chemical formula: C₂₀H₃₇NaO₇S Molecular mass: 422.577 g/mol
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.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A06AA02 | Docusate sodium | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AA Softeners, emollients |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DULCOEASE Capsule, soft | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| WAXSOL Ear drops | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Docusate is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Finland (FI)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Malta (MT)
New Zealand (NZ)
Poland (PL)
South Africa (ZA)
United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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