Doculax and Mineral Oil
Determining the interaction of Doculax and Mineral Oil and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Ask your doctor before using docusate together with mineral oil. Using these medications together is not recommended and can increase the absorption of mineral oil. Some common side effects of mineral oil are loss of normal reflexes to move your bowels, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:GENERALLY AVOID: Docusate may increase the toxicity of mineral oil by increasing intestinal absorption of the drug.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of docusate and mineral oil should be avoided.
- "Product Information. Colace (docusate)." Roberts Pharmaceutical Corporation, Eatontown, NJ.
Generic Name: docusate / senna
Brand name: Doc-Q-Lax, Doculax, Dok Plus, Gentlax S, Peri-Colace, Senna Plus, Senna S, Sennalax-S, Senokot S, SenoSol-SS, Medi-Laxx, Senna-Plus, Senna-S, Stool Softener/Laxative
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: mineral oil
Brand name: Fleet Mineral Oil Enema, Kondremul Plain, Muri-Lube, Milkinol, Mineral Oil, Light, Heavy, Liqui Doss, Leader Mineral Oil Enema, Kondremul
Synonyms: Mineral oil (oral/rectal)
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Doculax-Mineral Oil Enema
- Doculax-Mineral Oil Oral Emulsion
- Doculax-Mineral Oil Oral Liquid
- Doculax-Mineral oil oral/rectal
- Doculax-Minerals with Vitamins
- Doculax-Mini-Prenatal
- Mineral Oil-Docuprene Tablets
- Mineral Oil-Docusate
- Mineral Oil-Docusate and senna
- Mineral Oil-Docusate Capsules and Tablets
- Mineral Oil-Docusate Enema
- Mineral Oil-Docusate Liquid and Syrup