Can cats eat stool softener?
Stool softeners Miralax™ (polyethylene glycol 3350): This can be picked up over the counter and mixed with a small amount of canned cat food. Check with your veterinarian first, but I generally use 1/8 to 1/2 a teaspoon every 12-24 hours orally as needed to treat cat constipation.
How often can I give my Cat docusate sodium?
Colace or Sodium Docusate comes in 100 milligram (mg) tablets and in 50 mg, 100 mg, and 250 mg capsules. Use “regular strength” or “clear,” NOT the “2 in 1,” which includes a laxative. Do not use the liquid formula! Do not use the calcium capsules (Docusate Calcium or Surfak)! For cats: give one 50 mg capsule by mouth once daily.
How many mg of docusate sodium is in a capsule?
Diarrhea, cramping and nausea may be seen after the drug is given. Docusate sodium is available in 100 oral mg tablets, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 250 mg Oral Capsules & Soft-gel Capsules, 50 mg/5 mL Oral Syrup/Liquid, and 240 mg capsules.
What kind of docusate can I give my Dog?
If you do decide to try Colace for your dog or cat, check this out first: Colace or Sodium Docusate comes in 100 milligram (mg) tablets and in 50 mg, 100 mg, and 250 mg capsules. Use “regular strength” or “clear,” NOT the “2 in 1,” which includes a laxative. Do not use the liquid formula!
How long does it take for docusate sodium softgel to work?
FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies. DOCUSATE SODIUM SOFTGEL CAPSULES 100MG Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium 100 mg Purpose Stool softener Uses for prevention of dry, hard stools for relief of occasional constipation This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.
Colace or Sodium Docusate comes in 100 milligram (mg) tablets and in 50 mg, 100 mg, and 250 mg capsules. Use “regular strength” or “clear,” NOT the “2 in 1,” which includes a laxative. Do not use the liquid formula! Do not use the calcium capsules (Docusate Calcium or Surfak)! For cats: give one 50 mg capsule by mouth once daily.
Diarrhea, cramping and nausea may be seen after the drug is given. Docusate sodium is available in 100 oral mg tablets, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 250 mg Oral Capsules & Soft-gel Capsules, 50 mg/5 mL Oral Syrup/Liquid, and 240 mg capsules.
If you do decide to try Colace for your dog or cat, check this out first: Colace or Sodium Docusate comes in 100 milligram (mg) tablets and in 50 mg, 100 mg, and 250 mg capsules. Use “regular strength” or “clear,” NOT the “2 in 1,” which includes a laxative. Do not use the liquid formula!
FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies. DOCUSATE SODIUM SOFTGEL CAPSULES 100MG Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each softgel) Docusate sodium 100 mg Purpose Stool softener Uses for prevention of dry, hard stools for relief of occasional constipation This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.
