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Stool Softener Liquid

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Label updated
2021-01-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Purpose

Stool Softener Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • are taking mineral oil
  • have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 14 days

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement within 3 days. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • a skin rash occurs
  • you experience throat irritation
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
  • follow dosing directions below or take as directed by doctor
  • must be given in a 6 to 8 oz glass of milk or fruit juice to prevent throat irritation
  • may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
  • take maximum daily dose until first bowel movement, then reduce dose according to individual response
  • shake well before using

Adults and children 12 years and over
1 to 4 teaspoonfuls (5 to 20 mL)
Children under 12 years of age
ask a doctor

Other information
  • Each teaspoonful contains: sodium 15 mg
  • Store at room temperature 15°- 30° C (59°-86° F)
  • protect from excessive heat
  • Keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, D&C Red #33, flavor, parabens, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucrose, and water.

DISTRIBUTED BY:

ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.

20101 N.E 16TH PLACE 

MIAMI, FL 33179

package label

NDC 17856-0398-1

Compare to Colace® Liquid active ingredient *

GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

STOOL
SOFTENER
LIQUID
Docusate Sodium
Relieves Constipation
250mg/25 mL 

50 cups per case

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 17856-0398-2

Compare to Colace® Liquid active ingredient *

GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

STOOL
SOFTENER
LIQUID
Docusate Sodium
Relieves Constipation
100mg/10 mL

72 cups per case

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3bcab14d-a4b2-433a-9d1f-5dec61c7ae24 · Version 2
NDC: 17856-0398