Surrey Heartlands

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Docusate sodium - Constipation

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
 

Status 2

Green
Formulations :
  • Enema
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Docusate sodium
Indication :
Constipation
Group Name :
Keywords :
Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate, faecal softeners
Brand Names Include :
Dioctyl, Docusate, Docusol, Norgalax micro enema, DulcoEase
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Constipation
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

03 Jul 24 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands APC have adopted the CKS principles for the management of constipation in adults.

Management | Constipation | CKS | NICE

The CKS guidance covers the management of constipation in adults (including pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding), for short-duration and chronic constipation, and faecal loading and/or impaction.

Refer to the formulary for Traffic Light status / place in therapy of locally agreed treatment options.