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Gentle Stool softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
RITE AID CORPORATION
Label updated
2024-12-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12–72 hours

Warnings

Label information

Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have • fever • mucus in the stool

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are if you have
• stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Label information

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

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 & children 12 years of age & over take 1–3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age take 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, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide

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DailyMed Set ID: 34ac244f-c231-44d1-9ddb-9c2e8a709d27 · Version 5
NDC: 11822-1574