Docu Liquid
- Dosage form
- LIQUID
- Labeler
- ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
- Label updated
- 2025-07-31
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
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.
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DISTRIBUTED BY:
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
20101 N.E 16TH PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33179
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