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I am on kidney dialysis. Is it safe to use Colace?
Docusate (pronounced /ˈdɒkjuːseɪt/) is the generic name of a surfactant used as a laxative and stool softener.
Docusate is also any of a group of anionic surfactants widely used as emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing agents.
Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills have been shown to help make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods (dysmenorrhea), and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts.
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