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Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Major Pharmaceuticals
Label updated
2025-07-18
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

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 last 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 a 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 to 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 5 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF);excursions permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

edible ink, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water sorbitan, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

 Call 1-800-616-2471

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Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener†

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

Softgels

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233

Livonia, MI 48152

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: eb5e036b-dc1c-4a8d-b2c6-de1395384c57 · Version 7
NDC: 0904-6998