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Colace, Ducosate Sodium

This document provides information about the medication Docusate sodium (Colace), including its classification as a laxative and stool softener, dose of 1 tablet orally daily at bedtime, onset of action within 24-48 hours, and mechanism of action which promotes softer stool formation. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for potential side effects like abdominal pain or cramps and educating patients about proper use and reporting any issues.

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Colace, Ducosate Sodium

This document provides information about the medication Docusate sodium (Colace), including its classification as a laxative and stool softener, dose of 1 tablet orally daily at bedtime, onset of action within 24-48 hours, and mechanism of action which promotes softer stool formation. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for potential side effects like abdominal pain or cramps and educating patients about proper use and reporting any issues.

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NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


Docusate Colace Laxative, Stool 1 tab PO Q HS
sodium softener
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
unknown 24-48 hours (up to 3- Unknown solutions
5 days)
Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
Promotes incorporation of water into stool, resulting in Contraindications/warnings/interactions -
softer fecal mass. May also promoste electrolyte and Hypersensitivity, Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting,
water secretion into the colon. Indicated for the especially associated w/ and acute abdominal condition.
prevention of constipation. Common side effects - Throat irritation, mild cramps,
rashes.

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine -
medicines (ask patient specifically) - No significant
interactions
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication - Encourage pt to use other forms of bowel
regulation such as increasing bulk and fluid intake and
increasing mobility. Advise pt to report any nausea,
vomiting or fever. Take with a full glass of water or juice.
Do not take within 2 hr of other laxatives.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Why would you hold or Evaluation Check after
(Pre-administration assessment) - Assess for not give this med? - Loose stools giving - A soft formed BM
abdominal distention, presence of bowel in 24 hours to 5 days.
sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function,
as well as color consistency, and amount of
stool produced.

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