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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Proficient Rx LP
Label updated
2024-08-01
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
  • •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

  • •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 using a laxative. These could be a sign of a serious condition.
  • •you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-2222-1222) 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 7 mg
  • •store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water sorbitol special, white edible ink

Questions or comments?

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

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener†

DOCUSATE SODIUM, 100 mg

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Gentle, Dependable

Stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener..

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

DISTRIBUTED BY:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(800) 616-2471

www.majorpharmaceuticals.com

REPACKAGED AND RELABELED BY:

Proficient Rx LP

Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ccfa095c-77f0-41ff-84f8-e02d983c7c74 · Version 2
NDC: 82804-097