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Colace (Docusate) may not be suitable if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding because small amounts might be absorbed by your gut.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. older than 12 years: 50 to 400 mg (using any of the salt forms) orally administered in 1 to 4 equally divided doses each day. Take Colace (Docusate) for up to 1 week. If you take Colace (Docusate) for longer, your bowel can start to rely on it, rather than working on its own. Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the enema. Remove the cap from the enema applicator tip. Lie down on your left side with your knees bent, and gently insert the tip of the enema applicator into the rectum. Squeeze the tube to empty the entire contents into the rectum. Throw away the tube, even if there is still some medicine left in it. For best results, hold in the enema for as long as possible, or until you have a bowel movement. If you’re worried, talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Colace dosage Colace Regular Strength Colace Regular Strength Warnings

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Use Colace exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Colace (Docusate) capsules and liquid normally take 1 or 2 days to work. The enema usually works within 20 minutes, so it’s best to stay close to a toilet. Colace generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 72 hours. It might be a good idea to stop eating pastries, puddings, sweets, cheese and cake for a while as these foods can make constipation worse. Can I drink alcohol with Colace?

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After taking Colace (Docusate) by mouth (tablets, capsules, liquid), you should have a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours. add bulking agents, such as wheat bran, to your diet. These will help make your poo softer and easier to pass (although bran and fiber can sometimes make bloating worse).