Peri-DS Side Effects
Generic name: casanthranol / docusate
Note: This document contains side effect information about casanthranol / docusate. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Peri-DS.
Applies to casanthranol/docusate: oral capsule, oral syrup.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, mild abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, rumbling sounds, flatulence, severe abdominal pain and vomiting.[Ref]
Metabolic
Metabolic side effects associated with docusate have included at least one case report of hypomagnesemia.[Ref]
Metabolic abnormalities reported include hypomagnesemia in one woman who took docusate chronically throughout her pregnancy. Magnesium levels returned to normal following discontinuation of docusate.[Ref]
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects with docusate have included rash.[Ref]
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References
1. (2001) "Product Information. Colace (docusate)." Roberts Pharmaceutical Corporation
2. Schindler AM (1984) "Isolated neonatal hypomagnesaemia associated with maternal overuse of stool softener" Lancet, 2, p. 822
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