Dulcolax Stool Softener
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
- Labeler
- Chattem, Inc.
- Label updated
- 2025-08-01
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
Label information
Dulcolax®
Stool Softener Carton
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Docusate sodium (USP) 100 mg
Purpose
Stool softener laxative
Use
● 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 or vomiting
● a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
● you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. 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 with a glass of water | |
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 1 to 3 capsules daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. |
| children 2 to under 12 years of age | 1 capsule daily |
| children under 2 years of age | ask a doctor |
Other information
● each capsule contains: sodium 6 mg
● store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from excessive humidity
● contains FD&C Yellow No. 6
● do not use this product if the safety seal under the cap is torn or missing
Inactive ingredients
FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, sorbitan, sorbitol, water
Questions?
Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com
Keep carton as it contains important product information.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Dulcolax
Stool Softener
25 Liquid Gels
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 86cb7102-3585-4757-9c37-5bf9776bbe63 · Version 7
NDC: 41167-0221