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Docu Liquid

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Label updated
2025-07-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active ingredient

Docusate Sodium 50 mg

Purpose

Stool Softener Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation
  • generally produces bowel movement in 12-72
Warnings

Do Not Use

  • if you are presently taking mineral oil
  • when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
  • for longer than one week

Ask a doctor before use if you have

noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

These may indicate a serious condition.

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
  • may be taken once daily or in divided doses
  • give dose in 1/2 glass of milk, fruit juice or infant formula to mask bitter taste and prevent throat irritation

adults and children over 12

1 to 7 teaspoons

children 2 to under 12

1 to 3 teaspoons

children under 2

ask a doctor

Other information
  • each teaspoon contains:sodium 5 mg
  • shake well before using
  • store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
  • dispense contents with a child resistant closure in a tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP
  • store in an upright position
Inactive Ingredients

D&C Red #33, methylparaben, natural & artificial vanilla flavor, poloxamer 181, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate. Sodium citrate may be used to adjust pH.

Questions or comments?

DISTRIBUTED BY: 

ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.

20101 N.E 16TH PLACE 

MIAMI, FL 33179   

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f4ed0721-3be9-4108-a6c9-dbbe115249e9 · Version 3
NDC: 17856-0771