Is Docusate Sodium a Cathartic

Lubricant or emollient cathartics soften the feces and reduce friction between the stool and the intestinal wall. Examples include mineral oil, docusate sodium (marketed as Surfak® and Colace®), and glycerin (as suppositories).

What drugs are cathartics?

Senna and bisacodyl are stimulant cathartics that affect the large intestine and are found in many over-the-counter human laxative formulations.

Are laxatives cathartics?

Laxatives ease the passage of fully formed fecal matter from the rectum; while cathartics have a stronger effect, and cause the evacuation of the entire colon, usually in the form of watery, unformed stool. Some medications can function both as a laxative and a cathartic, depending on the dosage.