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Colace

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Label updated
2010-03-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
docusate sodium
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Drug Facts Colace 100 mg Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
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
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that continues over a period of 2 weeks
Label information

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 stool softener laxative for more than 1 week
Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

복용법·사용법

Directions: Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

adults and children
12 years and over
take 1-3
capsules daily
children 2 to under
12 years of age
take 1
capsule daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor
Other Information
  • each tablet contains: sodium 5 mg
    VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Keep tightly closed.

Inactive ingredients

D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, PEG 400, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Label information

©2009 Purdue Products L.P.

Dist. by: Purdue Products L.P.
Stamford, CT 06901-3431

302112-0B

Label information

Additional bar code label applied by:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Tulsa, Oklahoma      74146

포장 표시

Colace

100mg

NDC 54868-2337-2

30 capsules

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


DailyMed Set ID: a6ffb144-0679-4702-8d97-7a78e176911e · Version 1
NDC: 54868-2337