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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs
Label updated
2025-01-15
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
  • 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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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 1-3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor
Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

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


Questions or comments?

 Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener

docusate sodium

docusate sodium 100 mg

stool softener laxative

  • gentle
  • dependable
  • stimulant-free

softgels

This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

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

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(800) 616-2471

www.majorpharmaceuticals.com

PRINCIPAL DISPALY PANEL - BINGO CARD

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PRINCIPAL DISPALY PANEL - UNIT DOSE

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DailyMed Set ID: 4d678da0-9ada-4d00-9db9-33b45c776107 · Version 3
NDC: 0615-8557