Docusate sodium is an anionic surface acting agent and thus penetrates into thick wax to soften and facilitates easy removal of ear wax.
Pharmacology: Docusate sodium is absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract after oral administration and there is significant biliary excretion. It is also excreted in breast milk.
Toxicology: Oral ingestion is absorbed and appears significantly in bile and has cytotoxic effects on liver cells. No data available on application as ear drops.