Laxative, purgative

• Surfactant stool softener
• Increase cAMP concentration turn 
• Increase fluid permeability and ion secretion from colon mucosal cells

Painful defecation

Dog:

• Docusate sodium= 20-50mg PO once/twice
• Docusate calcium= 50 mg capsules q 12-24hrs PO

Cattle = 20g total dose

Not used with pre existing electrolyte/water balance

• Allergic reaction
• Breathing problem
• Muscle weakness

• CoLACE 60 capsule
• DULCoLAX 100 Capsule
• Docusate Sodium bloat preparation - 240mg/1fl.
• Docusate sodium enema - 5%
• Docusate sodium enema - 250mg in 12ml
• Docusate sodium oral liquid 5% in gallons