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Docusate calcium

Docusate calcium

calcium salt of bis(2-ethylhexyl)sulfosuccinate;a surface-active agent used in the treatment of constipation as a nonlaxative faecal softener.

Synonym: dioctyl calcium sulfosuccinate.


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