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Docusate calcium

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Central Texas Community Health Centers
Label updated
2016-03-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Docusate calcium
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Calcium 240 mg

Purpose

Stool softener

Uses

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

Warnings

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.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

These could be signs of s serious condition.

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
  • 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
  • store between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients

corn oil, D&C red #33, edible white ink, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, purified water and sorbitol special.

Questions or comments?

1-800-645-2158

Principal Display Panel

Compare to active ingredient in SURFAK®*

Safe, Effective, Non-Habit Forming

Stool Softener Laxative DC

Docusate Calcium USP, 240 mg

SOFTGEL CAPSULES

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

*Rugby Laboratories is not affiliated with the owner of the trademark Surfak®.

Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories

31778 Enterprise Drive

Livonia, MI  48150

www.rugbylaboratories.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 240 mg Capsule Bottle Label

CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers

DOCUSATE
CALCIUM
240 MG
CAPS

Date:

Name:
Dr.

TAKE 1 CAPSULE BY MOUTH DAILY AS DIRECTED.

123456

1/1/01

DOCUSATE CA.240MG CAPS#30NDC 76413-307-30

Batch: 123456
Lot: 123456
Exp: 1/1/01
MAJOR

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fbb8e974-5360-4ad4-bfcf-23063a586693 · Version 1
NDC: 76413-307