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Topcare Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
TopCo Associates, LLC
Label updated
2021-02-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active ingredient(s)

Docusate sodium 100mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Use(s)
  • 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 a period of 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

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental 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 capsule contains: sodium 5mg
  • VERY LOW SODIUM

Storage
  • store 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°– 30°C (59°–86°F)
Inactive ingredients

Black edible ink, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special

Questions

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

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DailyMed Set ID: 6f4fddda-4129-4087-b0e4-ababc5558484 · Version 8
NDC: 76162-006