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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2021-04-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active ingredient(s)

Docusate sodium 100mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Use(s)
  •  relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  •  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
  • notice 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 using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need a laxative for more than 1 week

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Take only by mouth.

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 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 of age: ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 5mg
  • VERY LOW SODIUM
  • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Storage

Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F), protect from excessive humidity.

Inactive ingredients

Anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol,

propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white edible ink.

Questions

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


DailyMed Set ID: 9fbe783e-ddd9-445a-852a-00f4ad754880 · Version 6
NDC: 69168-424