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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2020-10-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active ingredient(s)

Docusate sodium 100mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Use(s)
  • 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
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions
  • Take only by mouth.

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1-3 softgels, daily. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

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 5mg
  • VERY LOW SODIUM
  • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage
  • store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°– 30°C (59°–86°F)
Inactive ingredients

black edible ink, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C
yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water,
sorbitol special

Questions

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through
Friday 9am-5pm

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


DailyMed Set ID: 30c9ff75-cee4-4632-86fd-acfdf5ee85af · Version 8
NDC: 69168-420