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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
The Kroger Co.
Label updated
2024-06-07
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 you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • 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 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 6 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

D&C red #33*, edible ink, FD&C blue #1*, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol*, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

*contains one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

1-800-632-6900

Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO the active ingredient of COLACE® REGULAR STRENGTH STOOL SOFTENER **See back panel

Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Gentle, Dependable

Stimulant-Free

SOFTGELS

**Colace® is a registered trademark of Purdue Products L.P., Stamford, CT 06901. Purdue Products L.P. is not affiliated with The Kroger Co. or this product.

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

DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

www.kroger.com

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d076a86e-0344-41e5-904d-692aec292622 · Version 6
NDC: 30142-778