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CVS Health Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2024-12-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 50 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

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

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ stomach pain ■ nausea ■ vomiting
■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over
2 weeks

Label information

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

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional
before use.

Label information

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 a single daily
dose or in divided doses.

 adults and children 12 years
and over
 take 1 to 6 softgels
daily
 children 2 to under 12 years
of age
 take 1 to 3 softgels
daily
 children under 2 years  ask a doctor

Other information

each softgel contains: sodium 3 mg VERY LOW
SODIUM
■ store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between
15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Keep tightly closed.

Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene
glycol-400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water,
sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide

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Questions or comments? 1-888-333-9792

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CVS Health

Compare to the
active ingredient
in Colace

Stool
Softener
DOCUSATE SODIUM, 50 mg
• Stimulant free
• Gentle & effective
• Comfortable relief
of constipation

Actual Bottle Size
on Side Pane

100 SOFTGELS

RETAIN CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION

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

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue
Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2019 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS
Made in India V-33609

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 76449dc3-1249-4793-bfa7-e60771df89f0 · Version 7
NDC: 69842-523