Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate Pharmacology

Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate

About Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
Anionic surface-active agent,Stool Softener, Emollient Laxative, Ceruminolytic.
Mechanism of Action of Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate is an emollient laxative. It is an anionic detergent that increases the miscibility of water and thereby enhancing lipid absorption and impairing water absorption. It reduces surface tension and it has no role in peristalsis but it promotes softening of faeces.
It increases mucosal cyclic AMP mediated active anion secretion and produces increased accumulation of luminal fluid and produces defecation.
Pharmacokinets of Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
N/A
Onset of Action for Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
1 - 2 days
Duration of Action for Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
N/A
Half Life of Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
N/A
Side Effects of Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
1.Diarrhoea
2.Nausea
3.Abdominal cramps
4.Skin rash
Contra-indications of Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
1.Hypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
1.Prolonged use of this medicine
2.People with nausea, vomiting or persistant abdominal pain.
3.People with a blockage in the gut (intestinal obstruction).
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Below 12 years: Contraindicated
Indications for Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
1.Chronic constipation.
2.Softening stools in people with haemorrhoids (piles) or anal fissure
Interactions for Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
N/A
Typical Dosage for Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
100 - 200 mg 3 times a day
Schedule of Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
N/A
Storage Requirements for Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
Store at 15 - 30 degree C. Protect from heat and light. Kept the container tightly closed after use. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

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