Don't Count On Docusate for Treating Constipation in Most Patients

September 2016

You'll see more focus on finding OTC alternatives to docusate.

Some liquid docusate products are being recalled due to bacterial contamination...which has been linked to infections in several states.

For now, tell patients not to use any liquid docusate products...and use this as another reason to question using docusate at all.

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