Docusate Sodium

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The sodium salt of docusate, a dioctyl salt and an emollient laxative with stool-softening activity. Docusate decreases surface tension and emulsification of fecal matter and allows water to penetrate and mix with stool. As a result, it softens the stool.

**Synonyms:** - Colace - DOCUSATE SODIUM