Do not use other laxatives or stool softeners unless told to do so by the doctor.
What is a stool softener.
Docusate is a stool softener.
When delivered orally it can promote bowel movement by coating the stool as well as the bowel in a waterproof film.
It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut making the stool softer and easier to pass.
Do not use stool softener laxative docusate and senna for more than 1 week unless told to do so by your doctor.
How to use stool softener capsule follow all.
So all stool softeners are laxatives but not all laxatives are stool softeners.
If you have rectal bleeding or you do not have a bowel movement after using stool softener laxative docusate and senna talk with your doctor.
Mineral oil is a lubricant laxative.
In fact there are many types of laxatives.