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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC
Label updated
2024-11-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Use
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity.
  • This product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours.
Warnings

Label information

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 or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a 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.

Overdose warning

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Posion Control Center right away.

Directions
  • take with a glass of water -see Overdose warning

adults and children 12 years

of age and over

1 to 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 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years of age ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 5mg
  • store at room temperature 15°-30° C (59°-86° F). Protect from excessive humidity
  • contains FD&C Yellow No. 6
Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sorbitol sorbitan solution, purified water and white edible ink

Questions or comments?

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PuraVation Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium - 100 mg EACH

100 SOFTGELS

NDC 51013-819-01

DailyMed Set ID: 272c86f1-f229-2ebf-e063-6394a90a3471 · Version 1
NDC: 51013-819