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STOOL SOFTENER EXTRA STRENGTH

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Atlantic Biologicals Corps
Label updated
2012-11-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 250 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses
  • for the prevention of dry, hard stools
  • for relief of occasional constipation.
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.
Warnings - Do not use
  • if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
  • when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
  • for more than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if

you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding
  • you fail to have a bowel movement after use

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 1 softgel daily or as directed by a doctor adults and children over 12 years of age and over:
  • : take as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age
Other information
  • sodium 15 mg each softgel contains:
  • store at controlled room temperature 15 - 30 C (59 - 86 F) o o o o
  • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive Ingredients

edible white ink, FD&C Red No# 40, FD&C Yellow No# 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water and sorbitol special.

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STOOL SOFTENER EXTRA STRENGTH (DOCUSATE SODIUM) CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: eaf13cb4-46e1-4cee-9b0f-90706d74fbd0 · Version 2
NDC: 17856-0443