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Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Label updated
2026-05-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active Ingredient

(in each 5 mL)
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: 14 mg/5 mL
  • •Store at controlled room temperature, 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF)
  • •Protect from freezing
  • •Protect from light
  • •Clear pink to purple colored, cherry-vanilla flavored liquid supplied in the following

Overbagged with 5 x 10 mL unit dose cups per bag, NDC 55154-2346-5

WARNING: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

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

Distributed by:

R06/22

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
Indianapolis, IN  46268

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L58458960724

Principal Display Panel

NDC 55154-2346-5

DOCUSATE SODIUM LIQUID

100 MG / 10 mL

5 CUPS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ee14dfe2-405f-493a-a774-ce1b01d05dd4 · Version 4
NDC: 55154-2346