
Hi, Nedra Here: Just Got Out Of Hospital Trying To

Question: Hi, Nedra here: just got out of hospital trying to identify this particular medication: Docusate NA 250 mg cap
Brief Answer:
Its a laxative
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using Ask a Doctor.
Docusate is a stool softener used to help with constipation, or if you are prescribed a medication that can cause constipation like some pain medications, it is given to prevent constipation.
I hope that answers your question, please let me know if you have any other questions about that and I'd be glad to answer them.
Its a laxative
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using Ask a Doctor.
Docusate is a stool softener used to help with constipation, or if you are prescribed a medication that can cause constipation like some pain medications, it is given to prevent constipation.
I hope that answers your question, please let me know if you have any other questions about that and I'd be glad to answer them.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Thank you Dr Branch I figured It out. It rwas my Colace. Can you cancel my Sturgill asubscription or do I need to do something else. Than you kindly. Nedra Sturgill
Brief Answer:
See below
Detailed Answer:
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See below
Detailed Answer:
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