Drug & supplement interaction

Capers + Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein

Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein brand names: Correctol, Modane Plus.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Capers and Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Capers and Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein and Capers in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Capers safety at a glance

Capers overall Use caution Generally safe as a food, but concentrated supplements are not well studied.
Pregnancy Use caution Food amounts are likely fine, but avoid medicinal or concentrated doses due to lack of safety data.
Breastfeeding Use caution Food amounts are likely fine, but concentrated supplements lack safety data, so caution is advised.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein and Capers? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein is filed under 2 classifications — stimulant laxatives, oral drugs. Capers has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being antidiabetes drugs (moderate) — and none of Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Capers Does Interact With Other Medications

Capers has 86 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 86 No known interaction 2,744 (incl. Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein)
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What to actually watch for

What Capers Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein. It is the side-effect record for Capers on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Capers, this list is the first place to look.

  • A skin rash Additional detail

    “Orally, capers seem to be well tolerated. No adverse effects have been reported in clinical research; however, a high-quality assessment of safety has not been conducted. Topically, capers can cause contact dermatitis.”

    Capers · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    2 sources cited
    1. 96124. Huseini HF, Hasani-Rnjbar S, Nayebi N, et al. Capparis spinosa L. (Caper) fruit extract in treatment of type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2013;21(5):447-52. PubMed
    2. 12742. Angelini G, Vena GA, Filotico R, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from Capparis spinosa L. applied as wet compresses. Contact Dermatitis 1991;24:382-3.

    “Topically, capers can cause contact dermatitis.”

    Capers · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    1 source cited
    1. 12742. Angelini G, Vena GA, Filotico R, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from Capparis spinosa L. applied as wet compresses. Contact Dermatitis 1991;24:382-3.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Capers — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein.

From our Q&A

Questions About Capers or Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Capers or Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein

This page covers Capers only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein page lists 46 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Jalap (major), Oleander (major), Alder Buckthorn (moderate) and Aloe (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 34 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein page

“Correctol and Modane Plus pair docusate, a stool softener, with phenolphthalein, a stimulant laxative, and the pairings below deserve real caution. Of the 46 supplements and herbs on this list, 29 are plant laxatives that work the same way phenolphthalein does, so doubling up can drain fluid and potassium fast.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

Taking Capers as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 53 real supplement products containing Capers, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Capers. Even though Capers itself has no known interaction with Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Capers and Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Capers
Steady interest

#874 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein
Top 5%

#141 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Capers reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Capers and Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Capers

What is Capers?

  • Digestive support
  • Antioxidant source
  • Blood sugar support
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Skin and traditional tonic uses

Capers are the edible pickled flower buds of the Capparis spinosa shrub, used widely as food and in traditional medicine. They contain antioxidant plant compounds, but high-quality human studies on health benefits are limited, so the supplement claims remain largely unproven. As a food, capers are generally safe, but talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated extracts.

Capparis spinosa · Capparaceae · Flower buds, fruit, root bark, and leaves · Pickled or brined buds (food), capsules, extracts, dried powder

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Capers is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Capers record says about it on its own.

Capers: dosing

There is no established standard dose for capers as a supplement. As a food, people simply use them as a flavoring in small amounts.For capsules or extracts, follow the directions on the product label, since strengths vary widely between brands.

From our Capers monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Capers monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Bisacodyl

What Is Bisacodyl Used For?

Brand names: Correctol, Modane Plus

Bisacodyl is used for the temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity. Oral tablets (including Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative and Fleet tablets) generally produce a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours.

Rectal suppositories (such as Dulcolax Laxative, Conlax, Avedana Gentle Laxative, and others) typically work within 15 minutes to 1 hour. The Fleet Enema (rectal) is also used for relief of fecal impaction (a severe blockage of stool) and for removal of residue after barium administration (a procedure used in certain imaging tests), and usually works within 5 to 20 minutes.

See full Bisacodyl drug information
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Other Drugs & Capers

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Capers — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
86Moderate
0Minor
2,743No known interaction
86 Moderate 2,743 No interaction
Moderate

86 interactions

Showing 60 of 86 moderate interactions — see all 86 on the Capers page.

No interaction 2,743 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Capers against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,743 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Capers list.

See the full Capers interactions page
See every supplement checked against Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Capers References

The 3 references that drive our Capers monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Angelini G, Vena GA, Filotico R, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from Capparis spinosa L. applied as wet compresses. Contact Dermatitis 1991;24:382-3.
  2. Huseini HF, Hasani-Rnjbar S, Nayebi N, et al. Capparis spinosa L. (Caper) fruit extract in treatment of type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2013;21(5):447-52. PubMed
  3. Vahid H, Bonakdaran S, Khorasani ZM, et al. Effect of Capparis spinosa extract on metabolic parameters in patients with type-2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2019;19(1):100-107. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Capers and Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Capers with Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein?
We do not list a known interaction between Capers and Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
How was the Capers and Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein is filed under 2 classifications, and Capers has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Capers interact with any other medications?
Yes. Capers has 86 documented drug interactions in our database — Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein interact with any supplements?
Yes. Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein has documented interactions with 46 supplements in our database — Capers is not one of them. The Docusate Sodium, Phenolphthalein interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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