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STOOL SOFTENER

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC
Label updated
2019-12-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

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 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.

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 to 3 softgels daily

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 5 mg
  • VERY LOW SODIUM
  • store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) and avoid excessive heat 
Inactive ingredients

D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sorbitol special, citric acid, purified water and black edible ink

Questions or comments?

Call toll free: 1-800-833-6278

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DISCOUNT drug mart STOOL SOFTENER 

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100mg  250 SOFTGELS

Compare to the active ingredient in COLACE®

NDC 51013-122-27

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ae7eea3e-ab7c-457b-8fb1-07ca2133851d · Version 2
NDC: 51013-122