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Stool Softener

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
GERITREX LLC
Label updated
2018-09-07
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

Label information

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
  • vomitting
  • notice 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 bowel movement after use of laxative. These could be signs of 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 accidental 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 does 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 25°C (77°F); excursions premitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

D&C red #33, editable 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?

Call 1-800-736-3437

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e87768d5-7ffe-44a6-a2d0-44f3c538ed67 · Version 1
NDC: 54162-943