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Docusate Sodium
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
- Labeler
- Unit Dose Services
- Label updated
- 2016-12-08
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
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
Do not use
if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding
- you fail to have a bowel movement after use
- you need to use a stool softener 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 right away.
Directions
- doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
| adults and children 12 years and over |
take 1 to 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 capsule contains sodium 6 mg
- store at room temperature 15o-30oC (59o-86oF)
- Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients: D&C red #33,Edible ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sorbitol special
Questions?
Adverse drug event call (800) 687-0176
HOW SUPPLIED
Product: 50436-1222
NDC: 50436-1222-1 30 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE
DOCUSATE SODIUM (DOCUSATE SODIUM ) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
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DailyMed Set ID: 33586efa-a589-49d7-8913-9d4503bfbe1f · Version 4
NDC: 50436-1222