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Stool Softener Laxative

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.)
Label updated
2024-03-05
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

Purpose

Stool Softener Laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours.
Warnings

Do not use

if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using 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 care 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 with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 softgels daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
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 5 mg
  • store at 25oC (77o); 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 1-877-753-3935 Monday- Friday 9AM- 5PM EST

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Compare to the active ingredient in Dulcolax® Stool Softener†

STOOL  SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

FAST, DEPENDABLE RELIEF OF OCCASIONAL CONSTIPATION

SOFTGELS

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

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

DISTRIBUTED BY FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC

LANDOVER, MD 20785

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: eb7f3d65-8741-407d-b3f3-1d9dda19684d · Version 4
NDC: 72476-862