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Stool Softener Laxative

Docusate Sodium 100 mg
Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
Label updated
2024-05-23
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
  • for temporary relief occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Do not use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last 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 a signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a 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 right away.

Directions
  • take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over take 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 take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor
Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF);excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol,  purified water sorbitan, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

 Call toll free 1-855-423-2630

Principal Display Panel

compare to Dulcolax® Stool Softener active ingredient†

stool softener

docusate sodium 100 mg

stool softener laxative

  • comfortable relief of painful, hard, dry stool
  • stimulant-free
  • constipation relief

Softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of Dulcolax® Stool Softener

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

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DISTRIBUTED BY UNFI

PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 USA

Product Label
Docusate Sodium 100 mg

DailyMed Set ID: b1d903a5-1d5f-44d4-9939-a4b86e5a620d · Version 3
NDC: 41163-862