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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Label updated
2026-05-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium USP, 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Do not use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks


Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be a sign of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-2222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor
Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)


Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, white edible ink


Questions or comments?

 Call  1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to Dulcolax® active ingredient*

Regular Strength 

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE 

Docusate Sodium, 100 mg

Relieves Occasional Constipation

Stimulant Free 

SOFTGELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of Dulcolax®. 

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive,

Woonsocket, RI 02895


Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 056ec3cf-edcf-4a9a-8cfa-7cf9c4a9a138 · Version 5
NDC: 51316-107