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Medicines DocusateQuestion & answer

Docusate · Medicine question

What is the difference between oral docusate sodium and Norgalax?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

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Oral docusate softens stool after swallowing. Norgalax is inserted into the rectum, acts locally and has additional rectal contraindications.

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Norgalaxemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
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