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Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Marlex Pharmaceuticals Inc
Label updated
2021-10-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Label information

DOCUSATE SODIUM- docusate sodium capsule Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel )

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

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

Do not use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed to do 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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.
  • you need to use stool softner laxative for more than 1 week

These could be sings of a serious condition.

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
adults and children 12 years and over take 1 - 3 softgels once daily or in divded doses
children 2 to under 12 years of age 1 softgel once daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor
Other informaiton
  • each softgel contains: s odium 7 mg
  • store at room temperature 15º-25ºC (59º-77ºF) and avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400 NF, purified water, sorbitol

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

*Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is not affiliated with the owner of the trademark Colace®

Distributed by:
Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
New Castle, DE 19720

Made in Romania

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 10135-0111-01
Docusate Sodium
100 mg

100
Softgels

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c34e6f3d-9a11-4164-a26c-1ef62513c184 · Version 4
NDC: 10135-111