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Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2021-03-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ae457a19-ad08-49e6-94f0-3e5799fbef7d · Version 10
NDC: 50090-2842