Stool Softener
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE
- Labeler
- CVS Pharmacy
- Label updated
- 2024-03-13
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
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
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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