pilldic.Your medicine dictionary
Text size
← US medicines
US · Over-the-counter medicine

Docusate Sodium - Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Label updated
2026-07-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses

• for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
• This generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have
• abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product.
These can 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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children
Overdose Warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water

adults and children 12 years of age and older

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

children 6 to under 12 years of age

take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor

children under 6 years of age

ask a doctor

Other information

each softgel contains: sodium 10 mg (very low sodium)
• store at 25°C (77°F) in a dry place. Avoid excessive heat 40°C (140°F).

Inactive ingredients

edible white ink, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, light mineral oil, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Questions or comments?

(800)616-2471

Label information

MAJOR ®

Unit Dose

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

Distributed by:
MAJOR ®PHARMACEUTICALS
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Overbagged with 10 softgels per bag, NDC 55154-3369-0

WARNING: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L57466800124

Product of UAE
Packaged and Quality Assured in the USA

CT0904718361

REV.01-032022

Rev. 07/21

M-173

Re-order No. 701293

Principal Display Panel

NDC 55154-3369-0

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

10 SOFTGELS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b5e4b14d-bf11-4309-bf6d-65ee9d877a24 · Version 6
NDC: 55154-3369