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DOCUSATE SODIUM

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC
Label updated
2024-12-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg 

Purpose

Stool Softner

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomittiong
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 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 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

1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses

Children 2 to under 12 years of age

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

FD&C Red#40, FD&C Yellow#6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

1-888-333-9792

PDP

Cabinet:
Stool Softener
Docusate Sodium 100mg

75 Softgels

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 31e711c1-24a0-4b57-9f03-3fc22c6bcba0 · Version 7
NDC: 68210-4104