Stool Softener Laxative
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE
- Labeler
- United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
- Label updated
- 2024-05-23
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
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
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: b1d903a5-1d5f-44d4-9939-a4b86e5a620d · Version 3
NDC: 41163-862