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STOOL SOFTNER

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Unit Dose Services
Label updated
2017-08-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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 a 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
  • Tamper Evident: do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
  • each capsule contains: sodium 6 mg
  • VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15o-30oC (59o-86oF).

Keep tightly closed.

This Package for Households Without Young Children 

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?

Adverse drug event call: (800) 687-0176 Mon- Fri 8 AM to 4 PM

* This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®.

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50436-0399

NDC: 50436-0399-1 30 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

STOOL SOFTNER (DOCUSATE SODIUM ) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1bf34386-f065-4334-b5ca-1691f509946d · Version 4
NDC: 50436-0399