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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Bryant Ranch Prepack
Label updated
2024-04-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

Purpose

Stool Softener

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
  • are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement.

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before

use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose , get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • adults and children 12 years and older: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12: do not use
  • do not exceed recommended dose

Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C)
  • keep tightly closed
  • product of Romania
  • Package not child resistant
  • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken
Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 (sunset yellow), gelatin, glycerol, PEG, purified water, sorbitol special

Questions or comments?

1-800-540-3765

HOW SUPPLIED

NDC: 71335-1677-1: 30 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-1677-2: 60 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-1677-3: 100 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-1677-4: 7 Capsules in a BOTTLE

NDC: 71335-1677-5: 90 Capsules in a BOTTLE

Repackaged/Relabeled by:

Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc.

Burbank, CA 91504

포장 표시

Docusate Sodium 250 mg Capsule

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1f11cf85-b094-4ca4-8b48-2d3a9093304b · Version 3
NDC: 71335-1677