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DOCUSATE SODIUM

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Sam's West Inc
Label updated
2024-10-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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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
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 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 softgel daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age
take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years
ask a doctor
Other information
  • each capsule contains: sodium 5 mg Very Low Sodium
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF). Keep tightly closed.
Inactive ingredients

D&C Red No.33, gelatin, glycerin, Neelicert FD&C Red No.40, Neelicert FD&C Yellow No.6, noncrystallizing sorbitol solution, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac glaze, titanium dioxide.

Questions or Comments?

Call 1-855-274-4122 (toll-free)

(Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST)


*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Purdue Products L.P., owner of the registered trademark Colace®.


DISTRIBUTED BY
SAM'S WEST, INC.
BENTONVILLE, AR 72716

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg (600 Capsules Container Label)

Compare to Colace®
active ingredient*

NDC 68196-995-64


Member's Mark

Stool
Softener

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Regular Strength

  • Gentle, Dependable
  • Stimulant-free

600 Softgels

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b0e99ebb-41fc-459f-86d2-f0e3527f97b0 · Version 4
NDC: 68196-995