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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
The Kroger Co.
Label updated
2026-02-13
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
  • 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 of age ask a doctor

Other information
  • each softgel contains:sodium 6 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

black iron oxide, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose,  polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-632-6900

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COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN COLACE® REGULAR STRENGTH STOOL SOFTENER†

Stool Softener

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Gentle & EFFECTIVE 

RELIEVES CONSTIPATION

STIMULANT-FREE

SOFTGELS

†Colace® is a registered trademark of Atlantis Consumer Healthcare Inc. 

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: e1a68bd9-d31a-46a6-8c08-7ad8197b6e0b · Version 4
NDC: 30142-553