Answer
Sep 01, 2026 - 01:15 PM
For Colace (docusate sodium) 100 mg softgels, adults and children 12 years and older can usually take 1–3 softgels per day — a maximum of 300 mg daily. You can take them all at once or divide the doses, preferably with a full glass of water.
Don’t use it for more than 1 week unless your healthcare provider recommends it. Check with a doctor sooner if you have significant stomach pain, nausea/vomiting, rectal bleeding, or no bowel movement after using it.
If your Colace is a different strength, such as 50 mg or 250 mg, tell me the strength and I can give you the appropriate daily dose.
