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DOCUSATE SODIUM

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan), Ltd.
Label updated
2024-11-21
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
  • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain, nausea or vomitting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you arepresently 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 with a glass of water

Adults and children 12 years and over

1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

Children 2 to under 12 years of age

1 softgel daily

children under 2 years of age

ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • protect from excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red # 40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sorbitol special, citric acid, purified water and white edible ink

Manufactured by:
Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan) Ltd.
Wuhan, Hubei
430206, China

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Shipping Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DOCUSATE SODIUM CAPSULES, 100 mg
Quantity : 15000 Capsules
NDC. No : 53345-008-02

IMPORTANT:
1.Inspect immediately upon receipt.
2.This is a bulk shipment, intended for further processing only.
3.Protect from heat, humidity, and light. Do not refrigerate.

CAUTION : FOR FURTHER MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR REPACKAGING

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Shipping Label

DOCUSATE SODIUM CAPSULES, 100 mg
Quantity : 15000 Capsules
NDC. No : 53345-008-02

IMPORTANT:
1.Inspect immediately upon receipt.
2.This is a bulk shipment, intended for further processing only.
3.Protect from heat, humidity, and light. Do not refrigerate.

CAUTION : FOR FURTHER MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR REPACKAGING

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b10fdf50-289e-41f3-9b83-a4e4dd892f88 · Version 4
NDC: 53345-008