Surface Wetting Agent (Stool softener)

Stool softeners promote the mixing of the stool fat with water so it won’t be hard. This will not work acutely. It will take 1-3 days before it works. It’s purpose is to prevent constipation but primarily to prevent straining. And again, this is habit forming.

  • Reduces stool surface tension promoting water and fat mixture
  • Onset: 1 to 3 days
  • Use: Prevent constipation, prevent straining
  • Habit Forming
Examples
  • Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (Doss, Colace)
  • Dioctyl Calcium Sulfosuccinate (Surfak)