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DOCUSATE SODIUM

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Dolgencorp, Inc.
Label updated
2024-12-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg 

Purpose

Stool Softner 

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

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
  • vomittiong
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you have rectal bleeding ot no bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • yo need to use a stool softener 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 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 of age: ask a doctor

Other information
  • Store at 25°C  (77°F), excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • Keep tightly closed.
Inactive ingredients

gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol-400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DGTM Health

Compare to the active ingredient of Colace®*

STOOL SOFTENER CLEAR

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

Relieves constipation

Gentle Relief

Stimulant-Free
Dye-Free

100 Softgels

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

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DailyMed Set ID: 2b29df80-b142-474b-8139-fbfd456ae09d · Version 6
NDC: 55910-223