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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2024-06-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE CALCIUM
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Calcium 240 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Do not use

if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed 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 laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
  • store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

corn oil, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sorbitan sorbitol

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to the active ingredient Surfak®††

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE CALCIUM 240 mg /

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

  • Gentle relief of occasional constipation
  • Take once a day
  • Sodium free

SOFTGELS

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem Inc., owner of the registered trademark Surfak®.

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

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

DISTRIBUTED BY:WALGREEN CO.

200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2791223a-7ac0-47e5-9a6a-4d9a02cfeb63 · Version 4
NDC: 0363-0868