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Stool Softener Regular Strength

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC
Label updated
2024-12-10
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12–72 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

• fever • mucus in the stool

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 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

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 Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as asingle daily dose or in divided doses.

adults & children 12 years of age & over take 1–3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years of age ask a doctor

Other information

• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°–30°C (59°–86°F) • Keep tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol-400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol solution

Questions or comments?

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Distributed by:

Cabinet Health P.B.C.

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 46be4007-399f-4e43-9330-ac36f2de96ef · Version 6
NDC: 68210-4176