Docusate sodium is one of those molecules which is useful as an excipient and as an active ingredient. As an excipient, it is used as an anionic surfactant and as a wetting agent (dissolution agent) in capsules and tablets. As an active pharmaceutical ingredient s used as a fecal softener in laxative medications such as Dulcoesase®, Dioctyl® among many others.
The correct answer is B.
References:
Handbook of pharmaceutical excipients
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