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Stool Softener Laxative

Docusate Sodium USP, 100 mg
Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
Label updated
2024-06-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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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

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks


Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be a sign of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-2222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels 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 softgel daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor
Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion 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 toll free 1-855-423-2630

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compare to Dulcolax® Stool Softener active ingredient†

stool softener

docusate sodium 100 mg

stool softener laxative

  • comfortable relief of painful, hard, dry stools
  • stimulant-free
  • Relief of occasional constipation

softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of Dulcolax® Stool Softener.

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

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

DISTRIBUTED BY UNFI

PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 USA

Product Label
Docusate Sodium USP, 100 mg

DailyMed Set ID: 88cc2575-27a1-4514-bc41-bd1eac283814 · Version 3
NDC: 41163-107