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DOCUSATE SODIUM

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
WALGREEN COMPANY
Label updated
2026-01-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each liquid-filled capsule)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg 

Purpose

Stool Softner laxative

Uses
  • relieves of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
주의사항

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomittiong
  •  a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Label information

Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if you
  • you have rectal bleeding ot no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • yo need to use laxative for more than 1 week
Label information

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.1(800)222-1222

Directions

take with a glass of water

take by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

Adults and children 12 years and over

take 1 to 3 capsules daily. 

Children 2 to under 12 years of age

1 capsule daily.

Children under 2 years of age

Ask a doctor

Other information
  • Store at room temperature 20-25°C  (68-77°F) 
  • protect from excessive humidity
  • do not use this product of the safety seal under the cap is torn or missing
Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red#40, FD&C Yellow#6, gelatin,glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, povidone, purified water, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Dulcolax ® Stool Softener active ingredient *

GENTLE STOOL SOFTENER

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg / STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

25 LIQUID GELS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 21fbddce-d3e7-4090-9e69-f4e07fa97ba2 · Version 8
NDC: 0363-8991