<unk>  is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS). It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Salts of this anion, especially<unk>  sodium, are widely used in medicine as laxatives and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally. In 2019, it was the 187th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3million prescriptions. Some studies claim that<unk>  is not more effective than a placebo for improving constipation. Other<unk>  salts with medical use include those of calcium and potassium.<unk>  salts are also used as food additives, emulsifiers, dispersants, and wetting agents, among other uses.
Docusate
Macrogol
Thiamylal
Diatrizoate
Lactitol
Icodextrin
Degmacyte
Sucralfate