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Phillips Stool SoftenerBulk Docusate

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Label updated
2025-12-04
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 laxative

Use
  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil

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 to use a 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 softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water
adults and children 12 years and older take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed by a doctor. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
children 6 to under 12 years take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
  • very low sodium
  • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F).
Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST) or www.bayercare.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 Capsule Carton

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b0462555-5554-4a17-a1fe-4206a4fd350d · Version 14
NDC: 0280-1012