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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2024-03-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Ask a doctor or Pharmacist before use if you are

presently taking mineral oil.

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 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 right away.

Directions
  • take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water
adults and children 12 years and older take 1-3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses 
children 6 to under 12 years of age  take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor 
children under 6 years of age  ask a doctor 

Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

D&C red #33*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

*contains one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

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

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Compare to the active ingredient in Phillips'® Stool Softener**

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM, 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Relieves constipation

Gentle, dependable relief

Stimulant-free

Cramp-free

SOFTGELS

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, distributor of Phillips'® Stool Softener.

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

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Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

CVS.com®

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 849b057a-dc46-423c-a2f4-b01f135a3803 · Version 5
NDC: 69842-579