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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2026-07-16
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
  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

if you are presently taking mineral oil

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 (1-800-222-1222) Center right away.

Directions
  • take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water
adults and children 12 years and older

take 1-3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor.

This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains:sodium 6 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

black iron oxide, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose,  polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM PST

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Compare to the active ingredient in Phillips® Stool Softener††

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg / STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Cramp Free

  • Gentle & dependable relief of occasional constipation
  • Stimulant free

SOFTGELS

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC., owner of the registered trademarkPhillips'® 

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

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.

200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

walgreens.com

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3f9d54d9-a9d5-40ff-a8a2-431997b58999 · Version 6
NDC: 0363-8540