Docusate Sodium with Senna (Laxsol®)

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For the treatment of constipation in child cancer

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Child cancer

Constipation

Oral 
Child < 3 years see coloxyl drops  
Child 3 years - 6 years  1 tablet OD  
Child 6 years - 12 years  1-2 tablets OD  
Adult >12 years   2-4 tablets  

Usually give large initial doses and reduce; acts in 1-2 days.

Preparations

50mg docusate and 8mg senna per tablet

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