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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2024-03-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation and 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

  • 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 using a laxative. These could be a sign of a serious condition 
  • you need to use a 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 right away.

Directions
  • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 over 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 5 mg
  • store 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)


Inactive ingredients

edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water sorbitan, sorbitol

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†

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM, 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Gentle, softener relief

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio HealthL.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: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. 

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5eb047d2-8317-4de3-9268-d206ca039e3d · Version 4
NDC: 69842-861