Docusate sodium

دوكوسات الصوديوم

KindExcipient
ClassSurfactants & emulsifiers — anionic (dialkyl sulfosuccinate) / wetting agent
SynonymsDioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, DSS, AOT, Aerosol OT
Common uses / formsAnionic wetting, dispersing and dissolution-enhancing agent, emulsifier; tablets, capsules, suspensions and topicals. Also an API (stool softener).
PropertiesAnionic surfactant; white waxy solid/flakes, hygroscopic; strong wetting agent. Incompatible with cationic surfactants and reduced by low pH.
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsUSA, India, China, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesDual excipient/API status (laxative) — confirm intended grade and monograph; hygroscopic, control moisture; often supplied as a solution or on a carrier.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Docusate sodium — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-docusate-sodium.html