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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
HEB
Label updated
2025-12-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool Softener

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you

• have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

• noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks

• are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement. These could be signs of a serious condition.

• you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week

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.

Directions

• do not exceed recommended dose
• adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1-3
softgels daily, usually 1 softgel daily after the first bowel movement, or as directed by a doctor
• children under 12: ask a doctor

Other information

each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg. very low sodium

• store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C)

• keep tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

gelatin (bovine), glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol. Contains less that 1% of D&C red #33, edible ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 (sunset yellow), titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-540-3765

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2f10041a-8c88-09a5-e063-6294a90a07cc · Version 2
NDC: 37808-582