Docusate Sodium

Docusate sodium 100 mg

Stool softener laxative

• •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• •generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

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

• •stomach pain
• •nausea
• •vomiting
• •noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 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 or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could 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 professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

• •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

• • each softgel contains: sodium 6 mg
• •very low sodium
• •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

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