Smuth Capsule (Docusate 100mg / Calcium Dobesilate 500mg)

Smuth Capsule is a combination drug employed to treat constipation. It works by making the stool soft and makes it easy to pass by the absorption of water, this drug also aids in easy passage of gas.

It is important to provide your medical practitioner with a full medical history, before you begin the treatment course. Give him a list of allergies, any health problems you currently have and if you are seeking medication for any of them.

Tell him if you have experienced obstruction in bowel movements or suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting and bleeding of the rectum. Smuth Capsules should be taken as recommended by the doctor, the dosage and duration of which depends on the health condition and body’s response to the drug. It is advised to take the drug consistently, as stopping it in between may make the health condition worse.

The drug should be taken orally either with a meal or without. You can drink water to gulp it down. Ensure you take in plenty of fluids when on this drug. You may expect a bowel movement in about a day or two after taking this medication.

Before taking Smuth Capsule, notify your doctor of any allergies, recent medications, and other health conditions such as liver malfunctions that may interfere with the course of treatment. In the case of pregnancy, planning a pregnancy, and breastfeeding, discuss with the doctor before starting Smuth Capsule.

Smuth Capsule should be taken with a full glass of water, milk, or fruit juice. Do not use if abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present. Laxative use should be used for a short period of time (<1 week). Prolonged use may result in abuse, dependence, as well as fluid and electrolyte loss. Report bleeding or if constipation occurs.

The medication is helpful in treating the given problem:

Constipation

A patient can suffer from the following side effect:

Nausea

Diarrhoea

Stomach Cramp

Skin Rash

Fever

Vertigo

Headache

Dosage

Are there any missed dose instructions?

The missed dose of this medicine should be taken as soon as you remember it. The missed dose, however, should be skipped if it is near the time of the next dose.

Are there any overdose instructions?

Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is a drug used for treating constipation by stimulating bowel movement. It is basically a laxative that that helps the stool to absorb water thereby, making it soft and easy to pass through the bowel. The laxative molecule of docusate affects the intestinal mucosa and release endogenous prostaglandins from the intestine. This with several other mechanisms, the feces are made softer to pass through.