What is Dioctyl Na sulfosuccinate used for?

Dioctyl Na sulfosuccinate is indicated for: Constipation.

Which species have cited Dioctyl Na sulfosuccinate dosing data?

Dioctyl Na sulfosuccinate dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Blue-tongue Skink.

Is Dioctyl Na sulfosuccinate a controlled substance?

Dioctyl Na sulfosuccinate is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Dioctyl Na sulfosuccinate

Calculate dosage

Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Dioctyl Na sulfosuccinate is dosed at 1–5 mg/kg PO not stated in source in blue-tongue skinks, per Gillespie D. Reptiles. In: Birchard SJ, Sherding RG, eds. Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice; WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1994:1390-1411. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

Routes

Indications

Constipation

Species with Dioctyl Na sulfosuccinate dosing data (1 dose rule)

Blue-tongue Skink

Backed by a published sourceShow

· Gillespie D. Reptiles. In: Birchard SJ, Sherding RG, eds. Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice; WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1994:1390-1411. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles).

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