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Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
American Health Packaging
Label updated
2026-06-25
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)
  • generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Do not use

  • if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
  • when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
  • for longer than one week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or you fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care 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 only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.

adults and children 12 years of age and over

take 1 to 3 softgels daily

children 2 to under 12 years of age

take 1 softgel daily

children under 2 years of age

ask a doctor

Other information
  • Each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg VERY LOW SODIUM
  • Store at room temperature between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
  • FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Do not use if blister is torn or broken.
Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, Gelatin USP, Glycerin USP, Polyethylene Glycol 400 NF, Purified Water USP, Sorbital USP

The drug product contained in this package is from NDC # 61301-8001, SWISSCAPS Romania srl.

Distributed by:
American Health Packaging
2550 John Glenn Avenue, Suite A
Columbus, OH 43217

712901
0412901/0216PS

Principal Display Panel – Carton – 100 mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 60687- 129-01

DOCUSATE SODIUM, USP
Stool Softener Laxative

100 mg

100 Softgels (10 x 10)

Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus,
Ohio 43217

712901
0412901/1025

Principal Display Panel - Blister – 100 mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DOCUSATE SODIUM, USP
Stool Softener Laxative
Softgel    100 mg

DailyMed Set ID: be7cab51-ce7e-465d-95db-083e69288cfd · Version 9
NDC: 60687-129