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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Sam's West, Inc
Label updated
2024-05-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active Ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Do not use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told 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 care 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 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 6 mg
  • store at 25C (77o F); excursions permitted between 15- 30o C (59o- 86o F)
Inactive Ingredients

black iron oxide, D&C Red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

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Compare to Colace® active ingredient†

STOOL SOFTENER

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Regular Strength

  • Stool Softener Laxative
  • Gentle, Dependable
  • Stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

DISTRIBUTED BY

SAM'S WEST, INC.

BENTONVILLE, AR 72716

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b14d2495-1092-4063-869f-73a7e8c28708 · Version 3
NDC: 68196-853