Docusate Sodium - Stool Softener Laxative
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
- Labeler
- Major Pharmaceuticals
- Label updated
- 2026-05-12
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
Drug Facts
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 arepresently 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?
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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
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Packaging
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: cc8d1556-f108-4166-837c-48f81152877e · Version 5
NDC: 0904-7183