Docusate Sodium
- Dosage form
- TABLET
- Labeler
- Direct Rx
- Label updated
- 2015-11-04
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Docusate sodium 100 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Stool softener
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
keep tightly closed
You may report serious side effects to: 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, purified water, sorbital special
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Manufactured for:
QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811
R0 07/2011
015021CPR
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
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DailyMed Set ID: 014d2ea7-e704-477a-8616-6bce2d9ea162 · Version 2
NDC: 61919-888