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basic care stool softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Amazon.com Services LLC
Label updated
2024-06-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • •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 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

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 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 (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

take 1 - 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 softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
  • •very low sodium
  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

D&C red no. 33, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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Softgels

Compare to Colace® active ingredient

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Stool Softener

Laxative

actual size

Gentle

Dependable Effect

Stimulant-Free

100 SOFTGELS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 356a889f-ec23-4eb2-a25c-bbe609475155 · Version 3
NDC: 72288-486