DRUG	SUPPLIED	DOSE	COMMENTS
DOCUSATE (Paeds) (Colace) Mechanism of action: Stool softener Ref: 4 Last update: 2019-01-23	capsules: 100 mg drops: 10 mg/mL	Children: 1.25-5 mg/kg/dose PO once daily to QID (up to 5 mg/kg/day) Usual Dose by Age: 3-6 yr: 20-60 mg 6-12 yr: 40-100 mg >12 yr and Adult: 100-200 mg	PO: Requires 1-3 days to effectively soften stools. Ensure adequate fluid intake. PR: Can be given rectally as enema to older children (add 50-100 mg of oral solution to enema fluid). Do not administer concurrently with mineral oil as increased absorption of mineral oil may occur (docusate is a surfactant). Oral liquid is BITTER. Diluting in milk, formula, or juice may help disguise bad taste. Standard Prescription: docusate__mg PO__(frequency) (__mg/kg/24hr) or (__mg/24hr)