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Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
American Health Packaging
Label updated
2025-04-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 10 mL cup)

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

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

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:
  • Dose once daily
  • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste.

adults and children 12 years and older

5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls)

children 6 to under 12 years of age

5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)

children 3 to under 6 years of age

2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful)

children under 3 years

ask a doctor

Other information
  • Sodium content: 28 mg / 10 mL
  • Store at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • Protect from freezing
  • Protect from light
  • Clear pink to purple pink colored, cherry-vanilla flavored liquid supplied in the following:

10 mL unit dose cups: 100 cups (10 x 10) NDC 60687-878-56

Inactive ingredients:

artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN.

Distributed by:

American Health Packaging
Columbus, OH 43217

R12/24

Principal Display Panel – Tray Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Case NDC 60687-878-56/Cup NDC 60687-878-42

Docusate Sodium Liquid

100 mg/10 mL

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

USUAL DOSAGE: See attached Drug Facts

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
[See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

For Institutional Use Only

T0935C101224            R12/24

Principal Display Panel – Cup – 100 mg / 10 mL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 60687- 878-42

Docusate Sodium
Liquid

Stool Softener Laxative

100 mg/10 mL

Alcohol Free/Sugar Free

Delivers 10 mL

Protect from freezing. Protect from light.

See package Drug Facts insert for full
prescribing information and storage.

For Institutional Use Only.

American Health Packaging
Columbus, OH 43217

F0935C100125

DailyMed Set ID: e5028f6d-d33d-47a9-8453-00af5cdf59a6 · Version 1
NDC: 60687-878