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Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
PHARMAMED USA INC
Label updated
2024-06-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • 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 you have
  • 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 fail to have bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1 800-222-1222)

Directions
  • Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily
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 6 mg
  • VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF).

keep tightly closed.

Inactive ingredients

D&C Red #33, edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

(866) 562-2756 (Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4 PM EST)

Package Label Principal Display Panel

PHARMAMED

NDC 84289-399-01

Manufactured in the U.S.A

Docusate

Sodium

100 softgels

100mg each

*Compare to the active ingredient of Colace*

THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLD WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN

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

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1b2f2afd-1e8a-058c-e063-6294a90a24ff · Version 2
NDC: 84289-399