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Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Direct Rx
Label updated
2015-11-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 014d2ea7-e704-477a-8616-6bce2d9ea162 · Version 2
NDC: 61919-888