DOCUSATE for Constipation prophylaxis: Side Effects & Safety Data
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There are 7 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where DOCUSATE was used for Constipation prophylaxis.
Most Reported Side Effects for DOCUSATE
| Side Effect | Reports | % | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somnolence | 514 | 19.6% | 105 | 428 |
| Gastrooesophageal reflux disease | 419 | 16.0% | 12 | 325 |
| Pneumonia aspiration | 341 | 13.0% | 5 | 325 |
| Coma | 337 | 12.9% | 1 | 323 |
| Constipation | 329 | 12.6% | 90 | 183 |
| Drug ineffective | 288 | 11.0% | 47 | 95 |
| Dyspnoea | 277 | 10.6% | 59 | 179 |
| Off label use | 236 | 9.0% | 93 | 161 |
| Vomiting | 207 | 7.9% | 92 | 165 |
| Pain | 195 | 7.4% | 20 | 127 |
| Nausea | 190 | 7.3% | 92 | 122 |
| Diarrhoea | 185 | 7.1% | 12 | 87 |
| Pulmonary embolism | 170 | 6.5% | 68 | 117 |
| Toxicity to various agents | 158 | 6.0% | 72 | 83 |
| Product use in unapproved indication | 142 | 5.4% | 50 | 91 |
Other Indications for DOCUSATE
Product used for unknown indication (1,476)
Constipation (470)
Faeces hard (33)
Pain (29)
Foetal exposure during pregnancy (18)
Maternal exposure timing unspecified (14)
Gastrointestinal disorder (12)
Laxative supportive care (11)
Migraine (9)
Psoriasis (9)
Other Drugs Used for Constipation prophylaxis
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (390)
MAGNESIUM (26)
LACTULOSE (15)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350\POTASSIUM\SODIUM BICARBONATE\SODIUM (14)
LUBIPROSTONE (10)
BISACODYL (9)
MIRALAX (8)
NALDEMEDINE (6)