Page values for "Docusate"
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1 row is stored for this page| Field | Field type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| generic | String | Docusate (sodium or calcium) |
| brand | String | Colace (sodium), Surfak (calcium); many generics OTC |
| structure | File | |
| classes | List of String, delimiter: , | [[:Category:Stool_softeners|Stool softener]] • [[:Category:Surfactants|Surfactant]] |
| mechanism | String | |
| uses | String | '"`UNIQ--vote-00001341-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00001342-QINU`"' |
| starting_dose | String | 100-200 mg PO once or twice daily; pediatric weight-based |
| preparations | String | 50, 100, 250 mg capsules; 50 mg/5 mL syrup; OTC |
| fda_max | String | ~500 mg/d typical |
| pill_id | Text | |
| routes | List of String, delimiter: , | Oral • rectal |
| onset | String | 1-3 days |
| duration | String | Hours |
| halflife | String | Not meaningfully described |
| bioavailability | String | Local action; minimal systemic effect |
| pregnancy | String | Generally considered safe.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> |
| legal | String | OTC in US |