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Stool Softener Laxatives

Stool softener laxatives are used to treat constipation. They work by loosening the stool and making it easier to pass.

Why are stool softener laxatives prescribed?

  1. Constipation (100%)

Key takeaways

Stool softener laxatives are used to treat occasional constipation. They work by drawing water and fat into your stool, making it softer and easier to pass. Stool softener laxatives come in different forms, including oral pills, oral liquids, and rectal enemas. Examples include oral docusate sodium (Colace, Pedia-Lax), and docusate enemas (Enemeez). You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Stool Softener Laxatives medications
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BISACODYL treats occasional constipation. It may also be used to clean the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by helping the muscles in your intestines move stool. This helps produce a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
DOCUSATE prevents and treats occasional constipation. It works by softening the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
DOCUSATE prevents and treats occasional constipation. It works by softening the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
DOCUSATE prevents and treats occasional constipation. It works by softening the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
DOCUSATE prevents and treats occasional constipation. It works by softening the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
Docusol Plus is only available as a brand name drug.
DOCUSATE prevents and treats occasional constipation. It works by softening the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
Enemeez Plus is part of the Stool Softener Laxatives class and treats Constipation. Stool softener laxatives are used to treat constipation. They work by loosening the stool and making it easier to pass. Enemeez Plus is only available as a brand name drug.
DOCUSATE prevents and treats occasional constipation. It works by softening the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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Enemeez

as low as$44
DOCUSATE prevents and treats occasional constipation. It works by softening the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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Docusol

as low as$55
DOCUSATE prevents and treats occasional constipation. It works by softening the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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