Brand names include Colace, Correctol, Diocto, Doxinate, Ex-Lax Stool Softener, Fleet Sof-Lax, Modane Soft, Phillips' Stool Softener, and Surfak.

Dulcolax® Stool Softener is a stimulant-free laxative made to relieve occasional constipation. Each tablet contains 100 mg of the #1 doctor-recommended stool softener ingredient - docusate sodium.

Polyethylene glycol (Miralax) is preferred over lactulose for the treatment of constipation because it is more effective and has fewer adverse effects. Linaclotide (Linzess) and lubiprostone (Amitiza) are more effective than placebo for chronic constipation.

In general, bulk-forming laxatives, also referred to as fiber supplements, are the gentlest on your body and safest to use long term. Metamucil and Citrucel fall into this category.

Dulcolax® Stool Softener is a stimulant-free laxative made to relieve occasional constipation. Each tablet contains 100 mg of the #1 doctor-recommended stool softener ingredient - docusate sodium.

Easy-to-swallow Phillips Stool Softener Liquid Gels contain the #1 doctor recommended stool softening ingredient and provide effective relief of occasional constipation. Unlike some other laxatives, Phillips' Stool Softener does not contain harsh stimulants that can cause pain and cramping.

Colace has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. Dulcolax has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 1117 ratings on Drugs.com.

The fastest-working oral laxatives include mineral oil, saline laxatives (like magnesium hydroxide and magnesium citrate), and stimulant laxatives (like bisacodyl and senna tablets). Common OTC products in this group include Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax, and Senokot.

Examples include polyethylene glycol (1 brand name: Miralax) and magnesium hydroxide solution (brand name: Milk of Magnesia). These are the harshest type of laxatives. They cause the bowel to squeeze or contract to move the stools out.

In general, bulk-forming laxatives, also referred to as fiber supplements, are the gentlest on your body and safest to use long term. Metamucil and Citrucel fall into this category.

The fastest-working oral laxatives include mineral oil, saline laxatives (like magnesium hydroxide and magnesium citrate), and stimulant laxatives (like bisacodyl and senna tablets). Common OTC products in this group include Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax, and Senokot.

Dulcolax Gentle Relief Stool Softener Laxative The active ingredient, docusate sodium, works by hydrating the stool, making it softer and easier to pass. It is gentle and effective, providing relief from painful, hard, and dry stools.