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Docusate Sodium

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Label updated
2026-07-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• this product generally produces a bowel movement within 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
• abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking mineral oil

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These can be signs of a serious condition
• you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children
Overdose Warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• take only by mouth • take softgels with a full glass (8 oz) of water

adults and children 12 years of age
and older

take 1 to 3 softgels daily or as directed
by a doctor. This dose may be taken as
a single daily dose or in divided doses. 

children 6 to under 12 years of age

take 1 softgel daily or as directed by
a doctor

children under 6 years of age

ask a doctor

Other information

• each softgel contains: sodium 5 mg (very low sodium)
• store at controlled room temperature 20–25°C (68–77°F)
• protect from light, heat and moisture

Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red No.40, FD&C Yellow No.6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Questions or comments?

1(888) 577-8033

Label information

Distributed by:
MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(800) 616-2471

Overbagged with 10 softgels per bag, NDC 55154-0578-0

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.

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L61399840626

www.major-rugby.com
Made in India
CT0904760961
REV.00-092025

Rev. 10/25 M-173 Re-order No. 701455

READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE
PRODUCT WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER
UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

Principal Display Panel

NDC 55154-0578-0

DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg

Stool Softener Laxative

10 SOFTGELS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fc5e82b6-e25c-4686-9781-2205819685f5 · Version 1
NDC: 55154-0578