Dewax 0.5% Ear Drops (Solution)

Docusate Sodium
5mg/ml
Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.
Pack size 10ml Dropper Bottle
Dispensing mode P
Source JORDAN
AgentARABIAN ETHICALS CO.
Retail Price 4.50 AED

Indications

Dewax 0.5% Ear Drops (Solution) is used for: Constipation

Adult Dose

Oral Constipation Adult: 1 tablet daily at bed time

Child Dose

Oral Constipation Child: 6-12 yr: 40-120 mg/day; 3-6 yr: 20-60 mg/day. To be given in divided doses.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Intestinal obstruction or undiagnosed abdominal symptoms. Prolonged use. Concurrent use with liqd paraffin.

Precautions

Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; compatible with nursing

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; compatible with nursing

Interactions

Enhances GI uptake of other drugs. Increases effect of anthraquinone laxatives. Increases incidence of adverse effects when given concurrently with aspirin.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Docusate Sodium : Abdominal cramping, Diarrhea, Excessive bowel activity, Intestinal obstruction, Throat irritation

Mechanism of Action

Docusate sodium is an anionic surfactant which is considered to act primarily by increasing the penetration of fluid into the faeces. It may also have other effects on intestinal fluid secretion, and may act both as stimulant and as faecal softening agent.

Note

Dewax 0.5% 5mg/ml Ear Drops (Solution) manufactured by Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.. Its generic name is Docusate Sodium. Dewax 0.5% is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Dewax 0.5% Ear Drops (Solution) is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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