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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
BJWC (Berkley & Jensen / BJ's)
Label updated
2024-02-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
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
  • vomiting
  • 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 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
  • 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  ask a doctor 

Other information
  • each softgel contains:sodium 5 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

ammonium hydroxide, anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, lecithin, mineral oil, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call toll free 1-800-934-1204 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener†

STOOL SOFTENER

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

  • GENTLE
  • DEPENDABLE
  • STIMULANT-FREE

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio HealthL.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

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

Distributed by: BJ's Wholesale Club

25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA 01581

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2ca80e23-f38a-4f77-b536-131cc9f0cf5b · Version 3
NDC: 68391-041