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STOOL SOFTENER

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Walgreen Co.
Label updated
2024-11-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

take softgels with a full glass (8oz) of water

adults and children 12 years 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 

     take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor

children under 6 years 

     ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) 
  • protect from excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red # 40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white edible ink

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Carton

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg 30 SOFTGELS

Compare to Phillips' Stool Softener Liquid Gels active ingredient

NDC 0363-9944-20

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Bottle

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg 30 SOFTGELS

Compare to Phillips' Stool Softener Liquid Gels active ingredient

NDC 0363-9944-20

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d8d97ca5-5131-4620-8ce9-bc3f9d5c0ab5 · Version 4
NDC: 0363-9944