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Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Reliable 1 Laboratories LLC
Label updated
2019-11-25
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 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 directed to do so by a doctor

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
Label information

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.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be sings 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.

Directions
adults and children 12 years and over take 1 -3 softgels once daily or in divided doses
children 2 to under 12 years of age 1 softgel once daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor

Label information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) and avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special and white edible ink

Questions or comments ?

Call 516-341-066 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ET, Monday - Friday

Label information

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

Label information

*Reliable-1 Laboratories LLC is not affiliated with the owner of the trademark Colace®

Label information

Distributed by: Reliable-1 Laboratories LLC Valley Stream, NY 11580 www.reliable1labs.com

PRINCIPLINE DISPLAY PANEL - Bottle Label 100ct

NDC 69618-043-01

Docusate Sodium 100 mg 100 SOFTGELS

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PRINCIPLINE DISPLAY PANEL - Bottle Label 1000ct

NDC 69618-043-10

Docusate Sodium 100 mg 1000 SOFTGELS

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 383ce892-de63-62e8-e054-00144ff88e88 · Version 3
NDC: 69618-043