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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2025-05-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium USP, 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product 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
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 liquid gels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
children 2 to under 12 years of age  take 1 liquid gel daily 
children under 2 years  ask a doctor 

Other information
  • each softgel contains:sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, white edible ink

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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†Compare to the active ingredient of Dulcolax® Stool Softener

Gentle Stool Softener

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Stool softener laxative

  • Gentle & easy relief of occasional constipation
  • Stimulant-free

LIQUID GELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by A. Nattermann & CIE. GMBH, owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax®.

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

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

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WALGREEN CO.

DEERFIELD, IL 60015

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Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 816c82f8-0fa5-4b22-a226-e8f22f3eaa1d · Version 4
NDC: 0363-7111