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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-01-07
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
  • 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 told 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

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 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 and over take 1-3 softgels daily 
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

ammonium hydroxide, anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, lecithin, mineral oil, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to Colace® Regular Strength active ingredient*

Regular Strength

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Docusate Sodium, 100 mg

Relieves Occasional Constipation

Stimulant Free

SOFTGELS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength.

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

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c445864f-fc88-4885-9f40-d189b9dc4290 · Version 9
NDC: 69842-794