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Stool Softener Laxative

Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
Label updated
2024-05-28
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

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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 5 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

ammonium hydroxide, anhydrous citric, D&C red #33, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1* FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, lecithin, mineral oil, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1--877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to Colace® active ingredient†

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium, 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

  • Gentle
  • Dependable
  • Stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace®.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Distributed by McKesson Corp.

6555 State Highway 161 Irving, TX 75039

www.healthmart.com


Product Label
Docusate Sodium 100 mg

DailyMed Set ID: 356dad05-c1c2-44d5-84f1-06e9e8f1de6b · Version 4
NDC: 62011-0421