Stimulant + softener laxative
Co-danthrusate
Brand names: Normax
Adult dose
Dose: 1–3 capsules at bedtime
Route: PO
Frequency: nocte
Clinical pearls
- Restricted to terminal illness
Contraindications
- Intestinal obstruction
- Acute abdomen
- Colostomy/ileostomy
- Children <6
Side effects
- Red urine
- Perianal skin irritation
- Carcinogenic in rodents
Reference: BNF; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/co-danthrusate/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.