Docusate Sodium
Docusate sodium belongs to the family of medications known as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard stools. Docusate sodium works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making stools softer and easier to pass. It usually starts to work within 1 to 3 days, but it may take up to 5 days to work.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Synonym
AEROSOL OT; AEROSOL OTB; AEROSOL(R) OT; AEROSOL(R) OT-100; AEROSOL(TM) OT; 1, 4-bis(2-ethylhexyl)sodiumsulfosuccinate; Sulfosuccinic acid, dioctyl ester, sodium salt; DIETHYLHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE
● CAS No.: 577-11-7
● EC No.: 209-406-4
● MF: C20H37O7S.Na
● MW: 444.56
Parameters of Docusate Sodium
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Item |
Specification |
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Appearance (25℃) |
White Waxy Object |
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Description |
White To Off-white Wax Solid, Exceptional Odor, Taste Bitter, Hygroscopicity |
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Solubility |
Dissolved Freely In Chloroform, PE And Glycerine. Easily dissolve In Methanol And Ethanol, Slight Dissolved In Water. |
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Chemical Reaction |
Should Be Positive |
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Active Content, % |
≥95.0 |
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Solid Content, % |
≥98.0 |
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PH (1% Aqueous Solution) |
4.0-7.0 |
● Packing: 100g/bag; 500g/bag; 1kg/bag; 25kg/drum
● Recommended storage method: Store in a cool, dry and ventilated place.
● Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C
● Product usage: treat occasional constipation
Uses of Docusate Sodium
Treat occasional constipation
Docusate is often the first method used for preventing and treating this type of constipation.
As a stool softener
It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.
