DOK
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
- Labeler
- A-S Medication Solutions
- Label updated
- 2021-03-01
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
Active ingredient (in each liquid-filled capsule)
Docusate sodium 100 mg
Purpose
Stool softener laxative
Uses
- 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 you have
- 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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- take with a glass of water
- 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 to 3 capsules daily |
| children 2 to under 12 years | take 1 capsule daily |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each capsule contains: sodium 6 mg Very Low Sodium
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- protect from excessive humidity
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edible white ink, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol
Questions or comments?
(800) 616-2471
HOW SUPPLIED
Product: 50090-2842
NDC: 50090-2842-0 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BLISTER PACK / 33 in a BOX, UNIT-DOSE
Docusate Sodium
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NDC: 50090-2842