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STOOL SOFTENER

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
Label updated
2026-06-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool Softener

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

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
  • are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you need to use a laxative longer than 1 week
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • do not exceed recommended dose
  • adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-3 tablets daily, or as directed by a doctor. May be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
  • children under 12: ask a doctor
Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 50 mg, sodium 10 mg
  • store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
  • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken
Inactive ingredients

microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, silica, sodium benzoate, stearic acid

Questions or comments?

1-800-540-3765

PACKAGE LABEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3ec42148-6786-22f2-e054-00144ff8d46c · Version 6
NDC: 57896-421