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Docusate Calcium

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Rebel Distributors Corp
Label updated
2011-09-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE CALCIUM
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Active ingredient(s)

Docusate Calcium

Purpose

Stool Softener

Use(s)

for relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Warnings

Do not use

-Do not use if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor

-When abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present

-For longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if

You notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

You notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

-You have rectal bleeding

-you fail to have a bowel movement after use

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

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

-adults and children over 12 years of age: take 1 softgel daily for several days, or until bowel movements are normal, or as directed by a doctor

-children under 12 years of age: take as directed by a doctor

Other information

-do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing

-This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Surfak Stool Softener

Storage

Store at controlled room temperature 15 degrees-30 degrees C (59 degrees-86 degrees F)

Inactive ingredients

Corn oil, D&C Red #33, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, glycerin, purified water and sorbitol special.

Questions

Adverse Drug Event Call: (800) 616-2471

Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, Inc. Duluth GA 30097

Repackaged by: Rebel Distributors Corp Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Principal Display Panel

Docusate Calcium Softgel Capsules

240mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f5480c36-4401-49f2-b550-912e01527ac8 · Version 1
NDC: 21695-980