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STOOL SOFTENER DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC.
Label updated
2019-11-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

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 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

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 to 6 softgels daily

Children 2 to under 12 years of age

take 1 to 3 softgels daily

children under 2 years

ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 3 mg
    VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

    Keep tightly closed.

Inactive ingredients

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

Manufactured by:
Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan) Ltd.
Wuhan, Hubei 430206,
China

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30ct Carton and Bottle Label

STOOL SOFTENER DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG 30ct

NDC 69842-072-20

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace ® 50 mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100ct Carton and Bottle Label

STOOL SOFTENER DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG 100ct

NDC 69842-072-24

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® 50 mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3f6c1ef9-e286-416f-b727-7be08bef49fa · Version 2
NDC: 69842-072