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Cautions with other medicines
Docusate should not be taken with mineral oil laxatives such as liquid paraffin.
Mixing docusate with herbal remedies and supplementsThere's not enough information to say that complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with docusate. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.
Meds New IA (H2) - Cautions with other medicines alert
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.
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