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DOCUSATE SODIUM

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Label updated
2024-11-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCUSATE SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Docusate Sodium 100 mg

Purpose

Stool softener laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 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

  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be a sign of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week

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 (1-800-2222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses.
adults and children 12 years and over take 1-3 softgels daily
children 2 to under 12 years of age take 1 softgel daily
children under 2 years ask a doctor
Other information
  • each softgel contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursion permitted between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)


Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water sorbitol special, white edible ink


Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

HOW SUPPLIED:

Compare to the active ingredient in Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener†

DOCUSATE SODIUM, 100 mg

NDC 68071-3438-3 BOTTLES OF 30

NDC 68071-3438-6 BOTTLES OF 60

STOOL SOFTENER LAXATIVE

Gentle, Dependable

Stimulant-free

SOFTGELS

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Avrio Health L.P., distributor of Colace® Regular Strength Stool Softener..

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

DISTRIBUTED BY:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(800) 616-2471

www.majorpharmaceuticals.com

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fdf3c8e1-d554-4cdb-e053-6394a90a542e · Version 2
NDC: 68071-3438