Docu Liquid
- Dosage form
- LIQUID
- Labeler
- Akorn Operating Company LLC
- Label updated
- 2022-10-13
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
Active ingredient
Docusate Sodium 50 mg
Purpose
Stool Softener Laxative
Uses
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• relieves occasional constipation -
• generally produces bowel movement in 12-72
Warnings
Do Not Use
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• if you are presently taking mineral oil -
• when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present -
• for longer than one week
Ask a doctor before use if you have
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• you have rectal bleeding -
• you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product
These may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health 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
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• may be taken once daily or in divided doses -
• give dose in 1/2 glass of milk, fruit juice or infant formula to mask bitter taste and prevent throat irritation
|
adults and children over 12 |
1 to 7 teaspoons |
|
children 2 to under 12 |
1 to 3 teaspoons |
|
children under 2 |
ask a doctor |
Other information
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• each teaspoon contains: sodium 5 mg -
• shake well before using -
• store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F) -
• dispense contents with a child resistant closure in a tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP -
• store in an upright position
Inactive Ingredients
D&C Red #33, methylparaben, natural & artificial vanilla flavor, poloxamer 181, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate. Sodium citrate may be used to adjust pH.
Questions or comments?
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• Call 1-800-932-5676
Mon - Thurs. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST, Fri. 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST.
Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
NDC 50383-771-16
DOCU LIQUID
(Docusate Sodium 50 mg/5 mL)
STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE
TAMPER EVIDENT: FOR YOUR PROTECTION THE CHILD RESISTANT CAP HAS A PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND THE NECK. DO NOT ACCEPT IF BROKEN OR MISSING.
Distributed by:
Akorn Operating Company LLC
Gurnee, IL 60031
NET CONTENTS ONE PINT (473 mL)
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
Delivers 10 mL
NDC 50383-349-10
DOCU LIQUID
(DOCUSATE SODIUM)
100 mg/ 10 mL
STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE
SEE INSERT
Barcode 3 5038334910 5
FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY
Distributed by:
Akorn Operating Company LLC
Gurnee, IL 60031
Rev. 349:01 04/22
DailyMed Set ID: 7fdc4368-4888-4792-86d3-c8a828e4fff2 · Version 9
NDC: 50383-349, 50383-771